Early this morning at 12:12 a.m. the last Full Moon of this decade appeared in the night skies above my home in the Nantahala Forest. If you want to let go of things, this is the time. It is a time to clear your mind, your home, your life, and start fresh. And a time to think about what you would like to manifest in this coming year and decade. In this season of peace, love and goodwill, give yourself time to reflect on what is most important to you in your life. And allow the beauty of this season to envelope you. Taking time to take care of ourselves is important to our well-being, and helps us >>
Of Perseids and Paw-Paws
August is a month full of adventure and fun here in the mountains. The annual Perseid meteor shower is expected to bring peak viewing opportunities on the 11th – 13th of this month. Last year I took a trip to view the Perseids from Waterrock Knob on the Blue Ridge Parkway, about a 30-minute drive from my home. One of the local professors at Western Carolina University brought a high-powered telescope for all who wanted to take a look at the heavens above, although the Perseids are easily seen with the naked eye. What amazed me was the brilliance of the stars and seeing the full spectrum of the Milky Way, unaided by any technology. The last time >>
