Tag Archives: Ellicottville

Be Still and Know

Posted on June 23, 2011 by

The King shall rejoice. The words of the psalms written thousands of years ago by King David and others are frequently with me. I sit beside the still waters of Nannen pond. My soul is restored. I walk through the … Continue reading →

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Sunset

Posted on June 16, 2011 by

I was thinking earlier that it was here in this community that Franciscan Friars first lived in Cattaraugus County. Ellicottville, New York is more often thought of as a winter resort but it is one of the jewels of Western … Continue reading →

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Instagram

Posted on June 9, 2011 by

I’m really enjoying a new iPhone app called Instagram. Tonight when I was at Nannen Arboretum in nearby Ellicottville, New York I used Instagram to transform a lovely picture into one that appears a bit more surreal than it was. … Continue reading →

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Nannen at dusk

Posted on June 9, 2011 by

Once again I’m sitting beside a pool of still water. Only the occasional croak of a frog breaks the silence. It’s almost dusk. It’s restful here and a great way to end a busy day that saw local temperatures in … Continue reading →

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A snowy evening

Posted on December 13, 2008 by

Last night my wife left for an overnight with our daughter. The mission for them is Christmas shopping. Whenever I ask my wife what she’d like for Christmas, the answer is, “don’t buy me any clothes,” or “I don’t need … Continue reading →

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