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Driving down Ridge Road in the dark, the glowing orbs caught my eye. A dog? A fox? Then, its gray, fluffy tail caught my eye along with its pointy nose. The coyote slunk across the road and meandered off through the snow. Scrounging for food, I’m guessing. Perhaps no wild…
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What I Don’t Know I have a confession. Working as a Park Ranger for 17 years, most people assume certain things about me. They think I know stuff. In fact, most visitors consider Park Rangers an expert on all things living — plants, trees, flowers, wildlife. Especially wildlife. “How big…
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Many years ago I attended a retreat in California. The keynote speaker talked of finding fulfillment in your life. On the topic of work, he said “Find work that is creative and challenging.” Such a simple phrase, but so much meaning packed into it. I’d probably add one more addendum: …
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As a Park Ranger at Rocky Mountain National Park, I used to do a program called “Autumn in the Rockies.” The theme centered on how nature transitions and prepares itself for the coming winter. While talking to a neighbor who is new to Nederland, I realized the same is true…
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