"If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion." ~ Dalai Lama XIV I've had a delicious day, and I hope that you have as well. Sweet dreams my friends! Be the light. Be the love. ❤️

“The very nature of kindness is to spread. If you are kind to others, today they will be kind to you, and tomorrow to somebody else.” ~ Sri Chonmony Be the light. Be the love. ❤️

“Smile, breathe and go slowly.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh Enjoy~ ❤️

"Kindness is more important than wisdom, and the recognition of this is the beginning of wisdom." ~ Theodore Isaac Rubin Good morning my friends! I hope that you have a delightful Friday. Be the light. Be the love. ❤️

Hello my friends! I had epic adventures up on the High Divide Road today. I was particularly eager to photograph this valley, and as luck would have it, a Golden Eagle flew right through my shot. It's the little brown dot, center frame. Later I found its huge nest. Have a great evening! ❤️

Good morning my friends! We're heading up to the high wild places to continue my summer adventure walking the high divide road this morning. I hope that you have a most extraordinary day! Be the light. Be the love. ❤️ [Lilium columbianum]

"The moment one gives close attention to any thing, even a blade of grass, it becomes a mysterious, awesome, indescribably magnificent world in itself." ~ Henry Miller Smile 😁 [Setaria viridis]

I hope that you are having a delightful afternoon my friends! Be the light. Be the love. ❤️

"listen: there's a hell of a good universe next door; let's go" ~ e e cummings Good morning my friends! I hope that you have a most excellent day. Be the light. Be the love. ❤️

Have a terrific evening my friends! ❤️

Good afternoon my friends! Yesterday we were blessed with this beautiful sun halo, so of course today we are blessed with rain. I hope that your day is lovely. Be the light. Be the love. ❤️

Elk in the yard early this morning. I managed to grab a cell phone pic.

“The greatest impact we have on our family, our friends, and our world is our kindness and love.” ~ J. L. Huie Good morning my friends! Is it just me, or does this mountain appear to be frowning? Oh well, I'm smiling, and I hope that you have an awesome day! ✌️ Be the light. Be the love. ❤️

I love big waterfalls too! I had a magical time up on the high roads today. I encountered Black-tailed deer and an American marten, with weather ranging from 30's and raining to 50's and sunny, while walking 6 miles in my happy place. What are you doing today? Be the light. Be the love. ❤️

I love tiny waterfalls! Have a beautiful evening my friends. Be the light. Be the love. ❤️

Sweet Potato Poutine w/ Mushroom Gravy & Vegan Cheese Curd! Enjoy my whole food plant-based poutine that uses oven baked sweet potato fries, homemade vegan cheese curd, and a delicious mushroom gravy, topped with some fresh broccoli sprouts! plantbasedcookingshow.com/2026/06/02/p...

“Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson Good morning my friends! May kindness and grace flow through your Friday. Be the light. Be the love. ❤️

I walked for hours and never saw another human, though I did share a moment with a young male Elk. Today's route lacked vistas, but certainly not beauty. I feel so completely at home in the back country. I can hardly wait to get back up there. Sweet dreams my friends. 🥱 Be the light. Be the love. ❤️

Good morning! I hope to get back up on the high roads this afternoon. For now, I've got bread baking, and some chores to handle here at base camp. I hope that your day is filled with joy and peace my friends. Be the light. Be the love. ❤️ [view southward across the Cottage Grove Ranger District]

“Smile, breathe and go slowly.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh I hope that you have a delightful evening my friends! Be the light. Be the love. ❤️

Angine de Poutrine is a pure musical high! Like serotonin in sound! youtu.be/0Ssi-9wS1so?...

Good evening my friends! I had a terrific afternoon walking up on the divide road. Not a lot of epic views on today's section, but enchanting none the less. I hope that you day has been splendid. Have a marvelous evening! Be the light. Be the love. ❤️

"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference." ~ Robert Frost I've had one hell of a fine day, and I hope that you have as well. Sweet dreams my friends! Be the light. Be the love. ❤️

Coming across an intriguing road in the forest that I haven't explored yet is, for me, like finding hidden treasure. I took this photo so I would remember to come back here soon, and it will haunt me until I do. I hope that your afternoon is delightful. Be the light. Be the love. ❤️

Hello my friends! I had a delightful stroll in the forest this morning. Now to handle an afternoon of chores, and prepare to get back up in the high wild places tomorrow, and continue my Calapooya adventure. Have a beautiful day! Be the light. Be the love. ❤️

"If you are unable to find the truth right where you are, where else do you expect to find it?" ~ Dogen It was a beautiful morning here in western Oregon! Be the light. Be the love. ❤️

“I don't think of all the misery, but of the beauty that still remains.” ~ Anne Frank Good morning my friends! The Paintbrushes are blooming in the high wild places, and it's a fine day to revel in the joys of this moment. Have an amazing day! Be the light. Be the love. ❤️ [Castilleja miniata]

I first had the idea in 2022, but fires made it impossible. 2023 didn't happen because of pain. Same with 2024, and then I had a massive heart attack. 2025 brought me a new hip, and relieved a lot of the pain. Today I finally began my dream adventure with 8 miles of uphill hell, downhill bliss,...

Whole Food Plant-Based Bologna Sandwich Meat!? 🤯 Yes, you read the title correctly, today we are making whole food plant-based bologna sandwich meat from red lentils! plantbasedcookingshow.com/2026/05/26/p...

"The mind can go in a thousand directions, but on this beautiful path, I walk in peace. With each step, the wind blows. With each step, a flower blooms." ~ Thich Nhat Hanh Good morning my friends! May your day be filled with peace and kindness. Be the light. Be the love. ❤️

I took another walk up into the clouds early this morning. The sun came out as I descended, allowing me to share this magnificent view with you. I hope that you have a supremely satisfying day! Be the light. Be the love. ❤️

I tried moving down the ridgeline to get a better shot, but the clouds were moving too fast. I still feel fortunate that I was able to get a shot at all. So here's Deception Butte, poking her head thru the morning clouds for a moment. Have a groovy evening my friends. Be the light. Be the love. ❤️

"In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks." ~ John Muir Good morning my friends! May this day smile upon your every endeavor. Be the light. Be the love. ❤️

"I have walked myself into my best thoughts, and I know of no thought so burdensome that one cannot walk away from it." ~ Søren Kierkegaard Good afternoon my friends. It's a rainy afternoon here today. I hope that your day is going great. Have a peaceful evening! Be the light. Be the love. ❤️

I hope you have an amazing weekend. Be kind and keep shining.☺️

Smile ❤️ [Dichelostemma congestum]

“A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving.” ~ Lao Tzu I hope that you're having a lovely weekend my friends. Be the light. Be the love. ❤️

"Now is the happiest time of your life." Daevid Allen Have a delightful evening my friends. Be the light. Be the love. ❤️ [Rubus parviflorus]

"When another person makes you suffer, it is because he suffers deeply within himself, and his suffering is spilling over. He does not need punishment; he needs help." ~ Thich Nhat Hanh It's hard to have compassion for someone who is making you suffer. Have compassion anyway. ❤️

Good morning my friends! It looks like it's going to be a glorious day in the forest. I hope that your day is filled with kindness and understanding. ✌️ Be the light. Be the love.❤️ [Deception Creek]

It was a warm and dreamy afternoon on the trail. I feel very fortunate to live in such a place. It's medicinal. Have a delicious evening my friends ❤️

Good morning my friends! It's a beautiful morning here in the mountains, and I'm fairly stoked to be out in it. I hope that your Friday finds you reveling in all of the best vibes. Be The Light. Be The Love. ❤️

“Face your deficiencies and acknowledge them; but do not let them master you. Let them teach you patience, sweetness, insight.” ― Helen Keller Good morning! Have a beautiful day my friends ❤️ [Trifolium montanum]

Elevate your next meal with this incredibly silky, vibrant green Asparagus Soup. By swapping heavy cream for fresh, ripe avocado, this recipe achieves a luxurious, butter-soft texture while keeping the flavor clean and bright. plantbasedcookingshow.com/2026/05/19/p...

“When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it--always.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi Have a most delightful evening my friends ❤️

Hello my friends! I hope that your evening is way tasty. ❤️ [Union Pacific line crossing Salmon Creek just outside Oakridge, Oregon]

"How you love yourself is how you teach others to love you." ~ Rupi Kaur Good morning my friends! I hope that you have a glorious day! ❤️

Boy Howdy Hot Dog! Sometimes, the thing to do, is to go roam around in the high wild places and drink your fill of it. Such a tonic is priceless. I hope that you've had a splendid day, and that a wonderful evening is forthcoming. Be the light. Be the love. ❤️ [Deception Butte]

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“Let no man pull you so low as to hate him.” ~ Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Good morning my friends! I intend to find myself high in the mountains today. I hope that your day is most rewarding. Be the light. Be the love. ❤️