Category Archives: Nature

Stinky Scat

Posted on March 10, 2011 by John Heffernan

On one part of our daily run on snowmobile trails in the woods, we pass a large wetland area.  There’s a spot where I noticed beaver activity in the snow.  The beaver(s) cut down  and was eating a tree and … Continue reading →

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Primal Fear of Predators

Posted on January 26, 2011 by John Heffernan

Where does this primal fear of large predators that we have in this country come from?  Big bad wolf stories?  Fear of the unknown?  I see many posts on various dog lists and social network sites expressing a deep fear … Continue reading →

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Don’t Put Away Childish Things

Posted on January 17, 2011 by John Heffernan

I heard a quote on the radio yesterday in a song about maturing that references the quote (from the Bible) about “putting away childish things.”  While that may be referring to something different, I was thinking that I never want … Continue reading →

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Talking About the Spirit World With Kids

Posted on December 31, 2010 by John Heffernan

Aidan and I had a great discussion about the Spirit World last night.  We were watching Brother Bear, a kid’s movie I really like.  It is very true to Native American spirituality, as I have been taught by the elders.  … Continue reading →

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Intention and Wood Splitting

Posted on December 23, 2010 by John Heffernan

I had an enjoyable few hours  cutting and splitting wood today, especially the splitting.  We took down a triple trunk black birch tree that was dead and threatening the house. The wood split nicely in the cold.  I got all … Continue reading →

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