Irish poet and philosopher John O’Donohue once observed that the Greek word for “beauty” is the same word for “calling”, and that a defining quality of beauty is that we feel more alive in its presence. Yosemite is a place of such power and profound beauty that we can’t help but feel awe and wonder [...]

My first winter writing journey to Yosemite with a group in mid March was a great success. We stayed at the Yosemite Bug – Rustic Mountain Resort – Cabins, Restaurant, Health Spa, Hostel in Midpines 25 miles outside the Yosemite Valley in a two room cabin to ourselves .  We met up Friday evening for [...]