Tag Archives: nature

Zane Grey: Solitude and the Western Hero

Posted on June 5, 2013 by fatherbrad1971

A bright yellow streak on the triangular head of the Diamondback Rattlesnake glistened in the sunlight as my father held out his hand. The snake’s mouth opened wide; huge yellow, needle-sharp fangs wet with saliva emerged fully from the sheath … Continue reading →

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Finding Solitude at a Miner’s Cabin

Posted on July 27, 2012 by fatherbrad1971

 “By touching the center of our solitude, we sense that we have been touched by loving hands.”  Henri Nouwen. The hot June desert wind buffeted my car as I drove the sandy road east toward the Inyo Mountains. Sun sets … Continue reading →

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