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Butterflies and Human Existence

September 1, 2021 by bofaw Leave a Comment

Greetings valued friends, We are experiencing an exciting upsurge of readers from around the world. We reckon that some have missed some of our favorite blogs ergo, we will revise and repost a few of them. Thanks for supporting Biodesign Out For A Walk. LY “We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely … [Read more…]

Posted in: Reflections Tagged: Biodesign Out For A Walk, Butterflies, Henry David Thoreau, Loren Eiseley, Nature, Origin of Human Soul, R.W. Emerson, spiritual evolution, spiritual growth, Spiritual Metamorphosis, wilderness

Audubon Society: Eight-Step Philosophy

September 21, 2020 by bofaw 2 Comments

When I began teaching environmental biology (1964) it seemed prudent to join The Audubon Society. The society was formed in 1905 probably inspired by John Muir’s creation of the Sierra Club in 1892. The membership included a monthly magazine that contained stunning Nature photos and relevant current event articles. At the beginning of each issue, … [Read more…]

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Happy Valentine’s Day from John Denver

February 13, 2017 by bofaw 1 Comment

Lori Evans Pugh (Biodesign ’79) shared this rare video of a John Denver song that I had never seen before. Not surprisingly, it conjured up a cornucopia of latent images and memories. The Gift You Are – John Denver 1991 It is not an over-reach to describe Denver as a modern-day, wandering minstrel who was … [Read more…]

Posted in: Reflections Tagged: Biodesign Out For A Walk, country roads, John Denver, John Muir vision, love, Nature, nature inspiration, The Gift You Are, Valentine's Day

Christmas—Celts—Jesus Christ The Apple Tree

December 20, 2015 by bofaw Leave a Comment

Although there is some doubt as to the author of the lyrics for “Jesus Christ The Apple Tree,” many musicologists have suggested that they were inspired by the Biblical book; “Song of Solomon,” 2:3: “As the apple tree among the trees of the wood, so is my beloved among the sons. I sat down under … [Read more…]

Posted in: Reflections Tagged: Biodesign Out For A Walk, faith, Jesus Christ the Apple Tree, Merry Christmas, Nature

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