Wild Rhythms

“It is an incalculable added pleasure to any one’s sum of happiness if he or she grows to know, even slightly and imperfectly, how to read and enjoy the wonder-book of nature.” — Theodore Roosevelt Hello Reader, Happy Earth Day! When I was a child, my family drove from Colorado to Texas at least once a year. All of our relatives lived in Texas, from grandparents to aunts, uncles, and cousins. So, while I grew up in Colorado and am forever a Westerner, I have a special soft spot for Texas. The...

Hello Reader, The wildness of spring is alive and well here in Colorado. A few days ago, we were buried in snow, and now, as the snow recedes, bulbs are showing their head, plants are greening, trees are starting to bud, and I am reminded that spring feels like the true "new year" to me. I feel alive and inspired as the wild world around me stirs from its winter sleep. These spring feelings have been with me for as long as I can remember. Even as a child, I delighted in witnessing the heavy,...

Hello Reader, I love offering presentations to large groups of people. I also genuinely adore offering small, intimate retreats in nature. I have taught countless classes and workshops over the years…to real people…in person. However, if you really knew me, you would know how terrified I was to start making videos for YouTube. Ahh!I delayed even starting a YouTube channel for a year after I decided I wanted to give it a try. When I recorded my first videos, my heart was racing, I was...