Dog Joy Backpacking & Man's Role in Life

Dogs love to do their share.  Recent heavy snows have  baptized the mountains with an abundance of pleasure.  Some find God to be living among these trees and in all things powder, so therefore the word baptism seems justified in describing snow musing. 

This yellow dog is loving his journey of joy; breaking trail for his companion, who follows closely behind.  And what a great sense of pride this dog exudes  - carrying his own water, food and undoubtedly a few healthy granola bars, fruit, etc for his 2 legged companion. What a perplexing scene - just who is the smarter in this picture?  Personally, I am more apt to see most of  our animals friends on an even playing field, even more superior from time to time.

Loop C atop the west summit of Rabbit Ears Pass offers the skiers, snowshoers, and adventurous dogs a fine immersion of ample, heart warming sun.  While ambient air hovers just around a chilly 20degrees, a few moments in the high altitude sun allow the sports enthusiast to work up a sweat.

Dogs know their roles well.  Just be a dog - all else is fine.  It is man who struggles with the roles he must act upon in daily life.  Me thinks lessons from our 4 legged companions are the guiding lights to a happy and well contented life.


"All the world's a stage,
And all the men and women merely players;
They have their exits and their entrances,
And one man in his time plays many parts, ..."  William Shakespeare

Fuzzbuds for Spring

With winter's coil slowly melting, the trees have begun to rejuvenate; life renewing itself after a 7th month dormant slumber.  Whilst first glance might give the impression of a fuzzy insect, these fuzzbuds are actually just another step in life's renewal.  Before too long, the metamorphosis from bud to brilliant green leaf will occur, and the weary poet will be able to sit a spell, daydream under the canopy of nature and create a soliloquy or sonnet to honor nature's mysterious rebirth.

"...Consume this hesitation of not knowing. Never doubt, Only walk forward. Love everything,
For that is why you are here."
Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche-Fortunate Birth