Year-end Reflections

Year-end Reflections

By Sarah Hatfield The end of the year article is always my favorite, a chance to write about the past year, or the wishes for the coming one. To provide an opportunity to reflect on what has passed in order to move into the future. I’ll be honest, it’s freakin’ hard...
The Symbols of Winter

The Symbols of Winter

By Sarah Hatfield When I think about winter, there are a number of images that come to mind. After I get done internally grumbling (for I hate being cold), I settle into a type of mental torpor and sense of peace and serenity. Silent, snow-covered landscapes,...
Nature Calms

Nature Calms

By Jeff Tome Gentle waves lapped the shore with a soothing rhythm as we walked along the edge of Lake Erie. Loons were diving into the water and bobbing back up. Gulls screamed overhead and dove down to grab fish lurking just under the surface. The beach was almost...
On the River

On the River

By Chelsea Jondreau A week or so ago, I found myself in a life jacket, holding a paddle for the first time in two years. It felt long overdue. I was by myself, so I was in a kayak. Honestly, I personally prefer a kayak over a canoe whether I am with others or alone....
Leave the Leaves by Sarah Hatfield

Leave the Leaves by Sarah Hatfield

The treetops are fiery. The ground is starting to glow with the golds, browns, and tans of autumn. Goldenrod is waning and the hickories and beeches are taking their turn adding that particular hue to the landscape. As all of this color starts a riot in the forests,...