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This morning I hiked some of the soggy trails in Elijah Bristow State Park.  It's the first time I have hiked there.  When things dry out a little and we get some nice weather it will be great to spend some more time there.  I will have some photos to post later.

I have given thought to the enjoyment I get from being alone out in nature, walking local nature trails and parks, exploring mountain trails and scenery, visiting lakes and waterfalls, as well as all of the wildlife I get to see.  Being out there alone with my thoughts gives me opportunity to see myself as I really am, a mere mortal, insignificant in all of this wondrous beauty and design.  Humility is a noble quality. 

Experiencing what the earth ...

This morning I started out to go to a local park but since there was a bit of snow in the Coburg Hills, I headed there instead.  The blanket of snow was so beautiful.  I know those elsewhere may be tired of the stuff.  But we don't get it much here and so I like to see the way it beautifies the landscape.  I will be posting images soon.  On the way home I spotted a red tailed hawk along Marcola Road and was pleased to get some acceptable images.  They will b...