Monthly Archives: November 2013

A reminder of the season

Posted on November 18, 2013 by pathfinder

My son loved the products of the company Patagonia.  I think he pictured himself being like Yvon Chouinard,  leading a life of learning and exploration.  He held in common with Mr. Chouinard  the love of climbing, environmentalism and falconry.  Mr. … Continue reading →

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turning leaves like pages

Posted on November 13, 2013 by pathfinder

Dear Son, Fall took its time this year.  It teased us a little with a gold here and a red there until early November before it popped.  Last night the cold shriveled the remaining leaves and in the next day … Continue reading →

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Some days. . .

Posted on November 4, 2013 by pathfinder

Somedays it is difficult to get out of bed, out of the chair, out from front of the t.v. , down the driveway to get the mail or think of something to eat.  Most days that feeling of difficulty, ambivalence, … Continue reading →

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Sorting

Posted on November 1, 2013 by pathfinder

Fall has officially wrapped its coat of many colors over the shoulders of these mountains.  Today is a gray day -which to me, always makes the oranges, reds and yellows pop.   I don’t know if the “leaf-ers” as they … Continue reading →

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