Like an infinite number of teeny-tiny jewels. Only certain types of snow sparkle this way, did you ever notice?

Hope

January 22, 2022Birds, QuotesJonathan

“Hope” is the thing with feathers,
That perches in the soul,
And sings the tune without the words,
And never stops – at all.
– Emily Dickinson

Full poem: “Hope” is the thing with feathers.

On the bright side

January 20, 2022Silhouette, Sky, Thoughts, TreesJonathan

With bitter cold temps in Madison lately, I’ve been savoring those few extra minutes of sunshine we’re getting (almost two more minutes each day now). Something positive to think about.

Sister Moon

January 17, 2022Astronomy, Quotes, SkyJonathan

Sister moon will be my guide
In your blue blue shadows I would hide
All good people asleep tonight
I’m all by myself in your silver light
I would gaze at your face the whole night through
I’d go out of my mind, but for you
– Sting

Ice heave at sunset

January 14, 2022Lakes, Sky, Snow & IceJonathan

This section of heaving ice on Lake Monona was about four feet tall! Another wonder of nature’s beauty.

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Winter nature walk

January 12, 2022Hiking, Trees, WinterJonathan

“In every walk with nature one receives more than he seeks.” – John Muir

Wintering eagles

January 4, 2022Birds, RiversJonathan

When the cold weather hits, it’s time to go bald eagle watching along the Wisconsin River. Since area lakes are frozen, the eagles congregate here for the winter, where they can catch fish.

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