Trinity in June

The cottonwood trees are exploding here and there is so much cotton flying that it looks like snow. The deer are liking the corn and salt lick and there is a constant parade all day except the hottest part of the day. The creeks and river are getting back to normal what ever that is they are wild and subject according to what falls or what blows out, one thing for sure they are doing what they are supposed to. There are still snow fields above 6000' even in the meadows. As the snow recedes at the bridge going to the dam more and more destruction becomes apparent from the avalanche that happened. There is much to be cleared up yet, it is beautiful when you see that it all happens to keep things in balance. Watching and listening to the creeks & rivers there is such power and rhythm, so blue and clear, refreshing on a hot day. Everyday I have a greater appreciation for the beauty surrounding me.
The birds are singing their different songs yet it sounds like a choir to me brings me joy to hear them, the doe are having their fawns but it depends on where in the forest you are not many have been born around Trinity yet but have across many on the road in & out of Trinity. This is the time of birth and new things flowers popping up everywhere never trying to be anything but what they are supposed to be, we can learn from them to be ourself and to fulfill the purpose we are here for, not trying to be something we aren't. As I walk through the forest with Peace at my side frolicking and playing with anything she can find I'm reminded to enjoy the moment , see the beauty, peace and harmony that surround me, it is intoxicating and such a wonderful feeling, and when I share it with others it connects us because we are really all connected, and life is as it should be. As I walk through areas that were damaged severely during the storms I realize that it was necessary to maintain the natural order of things, and because of it, we can see the beauty if our hearts are open and tuned in to the spirit that IS.
I found my Paradise, hope you find yours too.

Getting back to Normal for Summer

Well you can tell it is summer, the fawns are hitting the ground, many of the early blooms are turning to seed, the rivers and creeks are coming down in flow and the water is beautiful. Buck Creek Trail continues to be under water at Trinity and we have talked to the Forest Service they are aware of the problem and said they would fix it but so far nothing has happened, you will get your feet wet on the trail, the road has been fixed and cleared of trees there are some places that is still very rough but passable. The other night while coming home I saw the allusive bull moose that lives out in the forest here , I followed him for over 1.5 miles before he finally decided to get off of the road it was a beautiful sight. It's getting warmer and much drier which here means more dust, so it would be nice if it rains today as has been forecast we could use it. Everything is green and beautiful, it has been very windy for most of the month which has been nice keeping it cooler than it would be without it. There are many hikers and campers taking advantage of all of the beauty out here.
I'd like to say congratulations to Rob and family at Plain hardware for 10 years, buy local. They had a great celebration with music food and fun yesterday evening with a wonderful turnout, may you have many more.
I found Paradise, hope you find yours too.