by kimqi | Jan 23, 2022 | Starved Rock, Winter Hiking
The snow blew across the open fields. Sometimes I could see the yellow line as I maneuvered the back roads. As the sun moved higher in the sky, shadows fell long and dark. The lighting was spectacular on the barns and trees. I wanted to stop and take pictures but was...
by kimqi | Jan 22, 2022 | YinYang, Seasons
“The world rests in the night. Trees, mountains, fields, and faces are released from the prison of shape and the burden of exposure. Each thing creeps back into its own nature within the shelter of the dark. Darkness is the ancient womb.” ~John O’Donohue...
by kimqi | Jan 9, 2022 | YinYang, Seasons
“Everyone needs love. Without love, we cannot continue, so don’t discriminate against yourself. You need love. Everyone needs love. Everyone deserves love.” Thich Nhat Hanh These words startled me when I heard them inserted between chimes and chants in the...
by kimqi | Jan 1, 2022 | Algonquin Lake, Michigan
THWUuuuuuump. The sound came from deep beneath the ice and echoed across the Lake. Even the bravest lost their composure momentarily as we scattered, skating as fast as we could through the darkness toward the shore. We looked around to make sure no one was missing...
by kimqi | Dec 21, 2021 | Moon, Nature
I walked out of the store to see the moon hanging big and bright over the parking lot. “MOON!” I started to blurt, barely choking the word back self-consciously. I looked around to see who mirrored my enthusiasm. Not a soul that I could see. I turned, disappointed and...
