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Tag Archives: worship
Old Woodenhead
[Old Woodenhead is a likeness of the author, given to him several years ago as a Christmas present from his wife. It was carved by the Coudersport (PA) folk artist, David Castano. O.W. has appeared previously on this blog at … Continue reading
The Lake District (UK), Part 2
If from the public way you turn your steps/ Up the tumultuous brook of Green-head Gill*,/ You will suppose that with an upright path/ Your feet must struggle; in such bold ascent/ The pastoral mountains front you, face to face./ … Continue reading
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Tagged Beatrix Potter, dales, Jeremy Fisher, journey, Lake District, Michael, mountains, nature, poetry, stone circles, UK, Wordsworth, worship
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Water Nymphs
Most fly-fishermen are aware of “nymphs,” the immature stage of numerous insects that develop in the water. Many anglers fly-fish with a “nymph,” often allowing their imitative lure to drift along the current of a stream or river at some … Continue reading
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Tagged ancient Greeks, art, fly-fishing, Isonychia bicolor, mythology, Naiads, nymphing, nymphs, spirits, worship
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