Singing the praises of the concerto of migrating song birds and the unseen hand that conducts their symphony.
In Grateful Praise of May’s Avian Concerto
May 21st, 2012 No Comments
Tags: bird songs · metaphor · Michael Robert Dyet · oriole · thrush · vireo · warbler · woodpecker
OPENING A DOOR TO A WORLD OF ENDLESS POSSIBILITY
May 14th, 2012 No Comments
A trip down memory lane on the occasion of my 150th post.
Tags: memory lane · metaphor · Michael Robert Dyet
Red Heads, White Eyes and an Elusive State of Grace
May 7th, 2012 No Comments
Clearing the clutter from my head to reach that elusive state of grace that only Point Pelee can inspire.
Tags: metaphor · Michael Robert Dyet · Point Pelee · red-headed woodpecker · white-eyed vireo
My Love Affair with the Painful Sweetness of Spring
April 28th, 2012 No Comments
Why I think I shall have to stay here in this place where chanced has placed me – for the joys and thrills of spring.
Tags: birds · butterflies · metaphor · Michael Robert Dyet · Nature · Rainer Maria Rilke · spring
Random Act of Metaphor: The Serenity of a Sailing Swan
April 23rd, 2012 2 Comments
A lesson learned about stormy seasons in life from a bird I often take for granted.
Tags: birdwatching · Lake Ontario · metaphor · Michael Robert Dyet · Mute Swan · Rattray Marsh · serenity · storms
DOING THE DIGITAL DANCE TO AN ANALOG BEAT
April 16th, 2012 No Comments
A bit of a rant about the digitized world in which we are compelled to live.
Tags: analogue · change · culture shock · digital · metaphor · Michael Robert Dyet
Rediscovering Small Miracles at Petticoat Creek
April 8th, 2012 No Comments
Hmmm, how is that I have to constantly relearn the most important lessons in life? It was a few ticks past 8:00 am, on this crisp, sun washed Saturday morning, as I set foot on the dirt path which ambles down to Petticoat Creek. For three years running, I’ve made this particular spot the opening [...]
Tags: birdwatching · metaphor · Michael Robert Dyet · peace · Petticoat Creek · Phoebe · Red-winged Blackbird · Song Sparrow
The Miraculous Voyage of the Japanese Ghost Ship
April 1st, 2012 No Comments
Finding hope in the improbable voyage of the Japanese ghost ship blown to sea by the Japan earthquake and tsunami.
Tags: ghost ship · Japan earthquake · metaphor · Michael Robert Dyet · tsunami
Random Act of Metaphor: A Bird’s-Eye View of a Ring-Necked Duck
March 26th, 2012 No Comments
Learning once again to slow down, tune in and pay closer attention for the real gifts in life.
Tags: bird's-eye view · metaphor · Michael Robert Dyet · ring-necked duck
Embracing Optimism as the Roulette Wheel of Chance Spins
March 18th, 2012 No Comments
Why I’ve stopped listening the voice of the cautious realist.
Tags: metaphor · Michael Robert Dyet · optimism · realism · roulette · spring