The theatrical fury of Nature — The sullen summer sky too long overburdened with grief too long denied needed relief lashes out at the desiccated earth hurls diamond-tipped spears carves runnels in the dirt topples the shallow-rooted trees batters whatever remains drives the innocent insects and birds to insufficient shelter from the rain. While we, demonstrating…

The brightest green of the year — The brightest green I shall ever know in the calendar of my living days delights my soul and lifts my heart the alchemy of July. The wild birds flit among the trees in eager, self-important ways, no doubt feeling energized feasting on their favorite foods half-hidden in the leaves and vines…