Once again, I find myself apologizing to faithful readers for my lack of faithfulness in updating this little corner of the blogosphere. Not for the first time, nor probably the last, I've allowed the distractions of life & business to deflect me from this bit of avocation. In the 3 months or so since my … Continue reading Discovering the meaning of life…
Fly Fishing
Into the wilderness…
It's not often when we get such a stretch of nice weather in February in these parts, and when we do the urge to take up the fly rod and commune with trout and nature is sometimes more than I can bear. So today my good friend Jeff and I will shirk our worldly duties … Continue reading Into the wilderness…
Winter in Appalachia
Well, it's been a bizarre season here in the hills of West Virginia. By the time we hit Groundhog Day most years, we're complaining about cold, snow, ice & slush, and hoping that French Creek Freddie (our resident meteorological rodent) will predict a quick transition to spring. This winter, though, has been marked by unusually … Continue reading Winter in Appalachia
Books in my blood: Top 10 recent reads
Those of you who know me know that I am utterly addicted to books. I thank well-educated, motivated parents for that. I can't remember a time in my life when I wasn't reading something, even if it was a comic book. For today's post, I thought I'd share a quick list of my top 10 … Continue reading Books in my blood: Top 10 recent reads
Fishing: God’s answer to all life’s problems
I just got home from a 4-day flyfishing trip with friends on the Elk River. As I hoped, the experience left me feeling refreshed and recharged to face the daily challenges that vacation days are created to help us escape from. As I sat back down at my desk this morning (and got caught up … Continue reading Fishing: God’s answer to all life’s problems