Landscape

  • Of Cornfield Surprise

    Sage and I were walking toward the refuge.  Only a mile from the farm, the distance is just enough for the dog and I to have worked the kinks out of the legs before settling in for a good walk—that… Continue reading

  • Red Insulator

    June 19, 2016  Land identification does not change easily in rural landscapes.  When a farm, ranch, or corner store passes hands, folk continue to identify it in the name of the previous owner years beyond the exchange. Ray’s place became… Continue reading

  • The Sentient and Soulful Landscape

    February 28, 2016 She was nailing it! Speaking on how the Federal and State government were dealing with an environmental issue in northern California, she told stories of her family, earth, and water. Yet, many folk in the room of… Continue reading

  • Herd Teachings

    February 14, 2016 The mamma cow nudged her calf away as I and the dog neared. On down the fence line another yelled at her calf for hanging out near the fence. As we walked, another pushed three calves until… Continue reading