Snowbound With Muir

From Dean Ohlman on December 21, 2008

It’s been a beautiful day this Sunday—thanks to fossil fuels.  We’re actually snowbound, the snowfall having transitioned from a standard weather system last night to one of Michigan’s unique “lake effect” events today.  So the snow amount has doubled since … Continue reading »

Today's Big Snow

From Dean Ohlman on December 19, 2008

Learning From John Muir

From Dean Ohlman on December 18, 2008

Last evening I plopped into our old recliner and picked up another of my used-book finds: The Wilderness World of John Muir, a collection of accounts from Muir’s journals and books.  I was soon captivated.  Here’s an account I enjoyed … Continue reading »

Good Earthkeeping

From Dean Ohlman on December 16, 2008

Because the earth is an object of worship for many of those given to New Age beliefs and other modern forms of pantheism, it’s logical for them to demonstrate devoted concern for the earth. That’s all they believe they have … Continue reading »

Infinity In Our Hands

From Dean Ohlman on December 14, 2008

We’ve had a beautiful December this year—with snow either falling or fallen since the first day of the month.  I say, “If we have to have winter, let’s have it with snow!”  Some of the snowfalls have been of the … Continue reading »