Category Archives: Reflection Spot

The city awakens. Everything around us starts to move: lights turn on in buildings, cars stream over the bridge, and lonely pedestrians make their paths up the other side of the hill where we have placed ourselves, awkwardly still in … Continue reading →

It was a beautiful, wonderful day outside.  Given the assignment to find a reflection point, I knew right away I wanted somewhere off campus.  I love the Richmond campus, but I love exploring and seeing new things.  I think that … Continue reading →

A bold goose begins to waddle up to me, looking almost adorably curious, and shaking droplets of water off of him as he goes. It is twilight and my vantage point is perfect to observe not only our unofficial avine … Continue reading →

Let me just get this fact out there, I don’t drink water. I believe water has a disgusting taste and therefore ever since I was able to make my own decisions, 7th grade, I have been anti-water.  Only recently as … Continue reading →

I have chosen a reflection spot near a fountain. Despite the fact that this source of water is small and not part of the natural physical landscape, I don’t think it is insignificant. I wouldn’t be surprised if many others … Continue reading →

Here I am. Am I? No I’m not. Cold, I should have worn more than a sweater before I came out here. Sun. Warm. This is nice, I could get used to this. The ground is damp and soft. Robust … Continue reading →

As I stand at my reflection spot, I find myself grateful that I wore my boots today. My reflection spot is a bit messy, sort of marsh like. But my boots can handle anything and I do not mind sinking … Continue reading →

As I settle into my reflection spot I attempt to calm my mind and absorb the sensations of nature around me. Almost immediately the ice-cold stone beneath me drains the warmth from my thin jeans and makes me shudder. I … Continue reading →