Agree to disagree. Let’s agree to disagree and move on. Nope, not the election. Nope, not religion. Romance! What is “romantic” for some is just terrifying for others. Relaxing and watching a movie by the fire vs. hiking to a wonderful view. Not having to cook dinner and clean up vs. preparing a candlelight dinner […]
If You Need A Reason
We’re #1, We’re #1… Again!
Now here is the really amazing thing: Fayetteville, our little town, has been on top 10 lists of all kinds— climbing towns, rafting towns, coolest towns, best small towns. Here are just a few: Best Adventure Town- National Geographic Top 10 Mountain Towns- North American Hunting Club Top 10 Paddling Town- Paddler Magazine Best River […]
Harm’s Way
On some level, we all ride in this space at all times. As humans, we seek it. Some seek more, much more. Others push as far as they can toward the safe end of the spectrum. We all should know it is there. This is not a USA thing. It is a human thing. It’s […]
What Niche are You?
We hosted a beginner bird banding class last week, limited to 8 people, and sold out early. These folks spent an intensive week learning how to net, identify, band and release birds safely. Some birds are well-named. This is one. Many have names that have nothing to do with the bird, but that is its own rant […]
Spring Flowers? Fall Leaves? Nope. Here’s nature’s REAL Beauty.
Gone are the berries. ‘Tis the season. It’s all the rage. All the cool states have ‘em: WEEDS. The weeds are coming, and we love ‘em. They are inevitable and it’s going to be huge! It is futile to fight it. Even the names are huge: iron weed, pokeweed, goldenrod, boneseed, Queen Ann’s lace! […]
Learn Beginner Bird Banding in the Gorge!
Birds and Opossum Creek Retreat have a long history. For twelve years now, Opossum Creek has hosted the New River Birding and Nature Festival,which has evolved into an event that has a wonderful “back porch” kind of feel— like a family reunion with a family you would hand pick for yourself. From the very beginning, bird banding has […]
The Secret to Father’s Day
I have a father, I am a father, and I know this to be true. Dads only want one thing for Father’s Day! No ties, no tools, no new shirt, no gift certificate, no fishing tackle (well, maybe.) All your dad wants for Father’s Day is your time. Not a whole weekend at a cabin […]
What’s The Big Deal about Graduation?
Although it was not in style, I did graduate from high school. I thought everyone did. Well, almost everyone. And I did not get what the big deal is, until now. What a great reason to spend the weekend with family and friends. The whole weekend was relatively low-key. We made some of the food, […]
Mother’s Day Neglected.
Mom says: “Oh, it’s okay. Don’t do anything special for me.” You have heard your Mom say that, haven’t you? This is tricky, because sometimes she means it; other times, not so much. The question is: why risk it? Yes, for some weird reason, Mother’s Day gets neglected, and I don’t know why. Do you? […]
