Raising the Phoenix
A passion like this, it takes hold of the heart, and it becomes unstoppable.
Tag Archives: aurora
Our Own Creation Myth
It wasn’t until the small hours of the night that I picked up my research into folklore and mythology, and dug into a creation myth to understand how one tribe perceived the Northern Lights.
The Road to Whiteface Mountain
As an aspiring novelist, I devoted my Saturday to creating fictional scenes that celebrate the Northern Lights. I wrote most of the climax for my first book, and with each suspenseful word, I became more excited to embark on the journey to becoming a published author.
‘You are my tribe’
Aurora chasers are a rare breed. They’re creative, adventurous, open and curious about life’s mysteries. Not to mention fearless!
Only As Deep As Our Love
In honor of Thomas and Lawrence Bunsey 1998 — 2011 For most people, today is just like any other Wednesday. But I’m not most people. At the drop of a […]
People with Passion
Too excited to plan or pack well, I drove three hours on Friday to the North Shore. I was headed for the first gathering of Aurora Chasers on the Great Lakes, […]
Gathering on the Great Lakes
Nature. Photography. The Aurora Borealis. More than 40 people from six states gathered in Two Harbors, Minnesota, in November to celebrate these three subjects. I was privileged to be among […]
Columns of Light
A whisper in the dark: “Do you think that’s it?” After driving an hour north on Tuesday night, I pulled over on a dirt road in rural Minnesota and got […]
Aurora Chasing
It’s 2 a.m. My eyes are bleary, my arms and legs tender from a lack of sleep. My dog can hardly keep her head upright, whether she is indoors or […]
