Category Archives: Reflection Spot

Fishing for Answers This is not my first visit to this place. I came here once I was old enough to hold a fishing pole. As I look out onto the murky lake, I see a two young siblings running … Continue reading →

Every day I walk by the lake. I notice it more than most- a function of my elite training as a member of Earth Lodge and a love of the outdoors developed over my first nineteen years. I notice its … Continue reading →

I walked along the path surrounding the lake, avoiding the geese droppings but purposefully steeping on the leaves to hear their satisfying crunch noise. I was on a mission to find a good reflection spot. However, as I neared the … Continue reading →

Sometimes when I got off work at the RedCross chapter early, I’ll swing by Brown Island to get my outdoor fix. I might grab some coffee and listen to some tunes on a bench, just slowly admiring the pristine flow … Continue reading →

Fun fact: I’m a busy person. I don’t have a whole lot of free time to begin with, so I’m always looking for the fastest way to get simple tasks done. The fastest way to the gym from Gray is … Continue reading →

Around me, I see a riverside park with many families having barbecues and enjoying the sounds of the river. Most of the men are fishing, but not for sport or bragging rights. Instead they are holding a fishing rod, more … Continue reading →

I walked amongst the transforming foliage on a tree root covered path surrounding the lake. As the path crept up to the muddy bank, I sat down and decided to reflect. My muddy bank seemed as good of a spot … Continue reading →

As I bask on the large flat rocks of Belle Isle, I cannot help reminiscence about the majesty of the James. In front of me, the James roars powerfully as it negotiates bends around the edges of the flat rocks … Continue reading →