Lately, I’ve been reading The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle. Despite its simplicity, it can be pretty heavy stuff. I’m wrapping my head around some things better than others. One major thing is that all we have is ‘now’. The past and the future are illusions and are places where we can’t, and must…Continue reading Sarnia, Ontario: A Few Historic Surprises
Images of Maitland Falls at Falls Reserve Conservation Area
If only for one night of camping, I had a real blast from the past this week. We stayed for an evening at Falls Reserve Conservation Area, near Goderich, Ontario. Maitland Falls was once one of my family’s go-to campgrounds when I was growing up. I hadn’t been there in more than 25 years. I…Continue reading Images of Maitland Falls at Falls Reserve Conservation Area
Rockwood Conservation Area: A ‘Honey’ Of A Park
My first experience with Rockwood Conservation Area came when I was just a kid in the 1970’s. My older brother was in a baseball tournament in nearby Georgetown so my Mom, Dad and I camped at Rockwood. It was a thing we did, following my much older brother around during the summer months. Joining us…Continue reading Rockwood Conservation Area: A ‘Honey’ Of A Park
Hermann Park: Ground Zero For Houston’s Great Attractions
Hermann Park is a large urban area, just southwest of downtown Houston, Texas in the Museum District. This 445 acre historic park is adjacent to the Rice University grounds and is a central point for several main Houston attractions. In 1914, Houston Board of Parks Commissioner George H. Hermann donated 285 acres to the city.…Continue reading Hermann Park: Ground Zero For Houston’s Great Attractions