Tag: weather
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the Artist and His accompanist
Stars twinkle from horizon to horizon, hidden only by the cactus-dotted cliff that wraps protectively around us. My gaze slides down the rocky beach from the cliff, past our kayaks, tents and camp kitchen, and settles where the waves lap gently at the shore, bioluminescence mingling with reflected stars as each peaceful swell tumbles onto the stones. What a rare treasure to watch the Master Artist at work all day in the desert flora and life-laden sea, to hear the heavens silently declare His praises at night, and to marvel at each uniquely intricate sunrise He paints to welcome the arrival of each fresh day…
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108 degrees
“108 degrees”! The lotion I tried to rub into my arms just left thick white smears. I had dried off from the shower after swimming, but continued to drip – with sweat…
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WIND Aquathon
15 Apr: (WIND Triathlon Aquathon) As I drove west toward White Sands Missile Range, sight of the Wind Triathlon I mused that normally it’s difficult to tell by the flora that the wind is blowing as you drive at 70mph, even if you know it is. Today, the bushes danced crazily and the grass growing […]
Cleverly Disguised 