The Joy of a Jump

Mount Rainier National Park

Water is ever-present in the Park. Favoring the easiest path down. Without having to push its way against. If it meets Steep or Hard, IT Jumps Over. Flying in millions joyous particles. Sparkling and hopping and swooshing and bouncing. Again and Again. I watch and feel the joy passing on to me.

Paying a visit to Marmots

Summerland Trail, Mount Rainier National Park

On the Summerland Trail. Going slowly through the Forest. Not to miss the Moment. Now on the steep uphill. The switchbacks make it easier. Tacoma in view at any angle. Reaching the Summerland Meadows. The Home of Marmots. Finally, I get to meet them!

Flowers in Paradise

Paradise, Mount Rainier National Park

I am in Paradise. Surrounded by flowers. And remember Chuang-tzu and his Butterfly Story:

Once upon a time I, Chuang-chou, dreamed that I was a butterfly, a butterfly flying about, enjoying itself. I did not know that it was Chuang-chou. Suddenly I awoke, and veritably was Chuang-chou again. But I do not know whether it was I dreaming that I was a butterfly, or whether I am a butterfly dreaming that I am Chuang-chou. 

With the Smile.

On the Slopes of Tacoma

Paradise, Mount Rainier National Park

Coming close to the Volcano. Glaciers, Snow, Clouds. They ALL bring Water. The Life abounds. Trees, Flowers, Butterflies… They ALL Love IT Here. The Views of distant Mountains. Bring Wider Context.

When the Time Stops

Tacoma aka Mount Rainier, Mount Rainier National Park

Tacoma is in view all around the Park. Yet, whenever I see IT, I stop. And take a Deep Breath.

Snowing in April

Fells Reservation, Massachusetts

We are on Fells. This is what happens when the snow comes for a visit in April.