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Tag Archives: spirit of place
A Plea for a Gentle, Soaking Rain
Spring 2023 has turned out to be one of the driest seasons in years for this section of the country. Woodlands, gardens, lawns, and trout streams are suffering from a current lack of rain. I recently reread a letter sent … Continue reading
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Tagged wild trout, nature, night fishing, flyfishing, spirit of place, friendship, exploration, writing, drought, PA Wilds, rain
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Vince’s Meadow
The heavy rain let up completely by the time I arrived at Letort Spring Creek in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The famous stream’s parking lot, at a meadow near Spring Garden Street, is also located just south of busy Interstate 81. It’s … Continue reading
Upland Gallery #2
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Tagged autumn color, country rambles, peace, spirit of place, Tao, upland gallery, upland photography, walt franklin poetry
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Blackberry Ramble/Gentle Spy
My idea of rambling is to take a short walk and observe whatever comes along. Whether walking around the neighborhood, hill climbing, or fly-fishing, my rambles generally occur near home and offer an opportunity to learn something new about my … Continue reading
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Tagged blackberries, frog pond, nature observations, raccoons, rambling, ruffed grouse, spirit of place, threats of war
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