Published in The Nature Pages·Jul 2, 2021RagnarokCelebrating Cycles Of Birth and Death While Still Living Do you happen to be that certain kind of someone who waits for life to begin later? Following certain accomplishments, after certain hardships resolve, or perhaps that most widespread of ideologies, expecting rewards and bliss in a life following this one? …Philosophy6 min read
Published in The Nature Pages·Jun 9, 2021Member-onlyBERKANOThe Art Of New Beginnings Brother Hawk was so active in the lands around the house today. He flew low, calling loudly, across the windows, beckoning me outdoors. I’d been awaiting the right moment to step outside, and charge my new, and first rune set. …Runes2 min read
Dec 10, 2020Member-onlyThe Road HomeMy Journey From Surgeon To Wildlife Photographer (Excerpt from the upcoming book The Musings Of A 21st Century Homo sapien) Medium is such a great place to read inspirational writings and obtain advice on a multitude of topics. …Life Lessons10 min read
Dec 3, 2020Member-onlyAn Artist Cannot FailAn Excerpt From The Upcoming book The Musings Of A 21st Century Homo sapien My personal history includes being a painter. The canvases I’ve produced over the years are far too many for my wall space and have grown much too large for my vehicle to transport. I’m loving the…Art3 min read
Nov 11, 2020Member-onlyTo Save An EagleA Heartwarming Story About Humans Who Care (Excerpt From the Upcoming Book The Musings Of A 21st Century Homo sapien) It is so interesting to me that on Veterans’ Day, it just so happened that the essay I was to transfer into my upcoming book, was this one — a…Conservation4 min read
Nov 10, 2020Member-onlyThose Damned ConservationistsWhy Folks Like Me Aren’t As Popular As Career Coaches (Excerpt from the upcoming book The Musings Of A 21st Century Homo sapien) Come on now — admit it — we’re just no fun. We’re fad-like sometimes, in that being a “green” promoter can be seen as cool. But when…Conservation4 min read
Published in The Nature Pages·Oct 29, 2020Member-onlyOde To A SwampOde to a swampNature2 min readWetlands — Elie WolfOde To A Swamp----
Oct 23, 2020Member-onlyThere Is Nowhere To ArriveA Counter-intuitive Mantra For An Ultra Fast-Paced Culture (from the upcoming book The Musings Of A 21st Century Homo sapien) As I sat in meditation last night, it came to me: There is nowhere to arrive. You might wonder if I hear voices. No. I’d say it’s more like the…Life5 min read
Published in The Nature Pages·Oct 12, 2020Member-onlyFirst, Be A Good AnimalExcerpt From The Upcoming Book, Musings Of A 21st Century Homo sapien “First, be a good animal.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson What makes a “good” animal? The descriptive “good” is highly subjective, so let’s start with successful. First, be a successful animal. But how to define successful? That’s personal and…Philosophy5 min read
