Walking

The Birdwatcher

Photo By: Carrie

Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, Arcata CA

I can’t stay away from this place for too long. There is always something new to see here. My boys love it here too. So, they run like wild puppies, climbing over every rock and running with the runners trying to get some exercise. They know I will take my time, so they circle back again and again. Never getting too far out of view, their shrills always give away their location. (more…)

Nostalgic

Photo By: Carrie

Arcata Community Forest, Arcata CA

This is the view as I leave the community forest, the trail back to my car always leads me here. There is a voice inside my head urging me to stay. I always hesitate, my gate slowing down when I come to this moment in my hike. It is an unreal view that is very hard to leave. Like the trees have band together making a wall, protecting me from the rest of the world. (more…)

Undercover

Photo By: Carrie

Arcata Community Forest, Arcata CA

My younger son lost his toy of the moment, as he ran down his favorite steep hill, just as we made our way out of the forest. He is careless with things, even his most prized things. This is simply because he is always in the moment, he drops anything for the next moment. (more…)

Innermission

My son is out the door, leading the way through our neighborhood, before I can even get our front door closed. The thud of our boots, swish of my rain coat, and the swift moving creek thunders down the wash.  The sound of a calm between storms surrounds us. (more…)