I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order. —John Burroughs
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Rewards of the Simple Life
“To find the universal elements enough; to find the air and the water exhilarating; to be refreshed by a morning walk or an evening saunter… to be thrilled by the stars at night; to be elated over a bird’s nest or a wildflower in spring — these are some of the rewards ofContinue reading “Rewards of the Simple Life”
Rewards of the Simple Life
“To find the universal elements enough; to find the air and the water exhilarating; to be refreshed by a morning walk or an evening saunter… to be thrilled by the stars at night; to be elated over a bird’s nest or a wildflower in spring — these are some of the rewards of the simpleContinue reading “Rewards of the Simple Life”
Thought for Today
‘To find the universal elements enough; to find the air and the water exhilarating; to be refreshed by a morning walk or an evening saunter; to be thrilled by the stars at night; to be elated over a bird’s nest or a wildflower in spring – these are some of the rewards of the simpleContinue reading “Thought for Today”
Thought for Today
“How beautifully leaves grow old. How full of light and color are their last days.” -John Burroughs
Thought for Today
He who marvels at the beauty of the world in summer will find equal cause for wonder and admiration in winter…. In winter the stars seem to have rekindled their fires, the moon achieves a fuller triumph, and the heavens wear a look of a more exalted simplicity. ~John Burroughs, “The Snow-Walkers,” 1866