Category Archives: wilderness

East Troublesome Fire

Posted on November 11, 2020 by Monica

Wildfire Fire cyclone explodes across me: I am harshly bruised. Scorched life fills my senses. Shock blankets me. Does part of me still live? I wake for moments and sleep again. I dream of leaves rustling. I dream of sun’s … Continue reading →

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Green River and Browns Park

Posted on September 25, 2020 by Monica

Green River Psychic ReBoot Golden glowing majestic meandering green water gleaming enriches the soil nourishes the senses broadens the land focuses and quiets the mind. Above 2 images courtesy of Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service … Continue reading →

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Wolf Sighting

Posted on January 8, 2020 by Monica

Wolf Sighting I cannot look away to find my camera to fiddle with the focus to frame the vision — your face might disappear into the willow whence it came your markings beyond the skill of human art or imagining … Continue reading →

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Otter Family at Heart Lake in Yellowstone

Posted on August 15, 2019 by Monica

Otter family visits our backpacking campsite at Heart Lake in Yellowstone

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Winter Memory

Posted on September 19, 2018 by Monica

Daytime High Arctic ice crusts the inside length of the cabin door. The ancient space heater sputters. We dress quickly in the cold seeking a hot morning meal before venturing into magic, the landscape of Yellowstone – – standing lodgepoles … Continue reading →

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Lost Canyon Adventure

Posted on April 29, 2018 by Monica

After graduating from college in California, we moved to Michigan, where my husband started law school.  The weather there is bitterly cold in winter and so hot in summer that life doesn’t seem worth living (before the days of universal … Continue reading →

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Time for a Master Swim Lesson

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Monica

heading home

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East Side Views – Heart Lake

Posted on September 10, 2016 by Monica
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Backpacking at Heart Lake in Yellowstone

Posted on September 10, 2016 by Monica

This summer we spent 4 days, 3 nights backpacking at Heart Lake in Yellowstone.  We have been to Heart Lake before on day hikes.  But it’s a long way in – more than 8 miles to the lake itself – … Continue reading →

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Bright Moon Wandering – New Poetry Book

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Monica

I have a new book of poetry – Bright Moon WanderingI would be very happy if you took a look and gave me your thoughts!

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