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. Continue reading Our Own Creation Myth
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. Continue reading The Road to Whiteface Mountain
Aurora chasers are a rare breed. They’re creative, adventurous, open and curious about life’s mysteries. Not to mention fearless! Continue reading ‘You are my tribe’
Too excited to plan or pack well, I drove three hours on Friday to the North Shore. I was headed … Continue reading People with Passion
Nature. Photography. The Aurora Borealis. More than 40 people from six states gathered in Two Harbors, Minnesota, in November to … Continue reading Gathering on the Great Lakes
A whisper in the dark: “Do you think that’s it?” After driving an hour north on Tuesday night, I pulled … Continue reading Columns of Light
It’s 2 a.m. My eyes are bleary, my arms and legs tender from a lack of sleep. My dog can … Continue reading Aurora Chasing
A Still Life Watercolor 