Hills of My Home

I grew up listening to folk and singer-songwriter legends like Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, and Harry Chapin. There is a certain limitation that comes with music made by one or two people and a guitar. I have always had the feeling that it makes the music a bit more genuine. It either works or it doesn't. When The Honey Dewdrops plays, it works. The band released their third album titled Silver Lining earlier this year. A highlight of the album was Hills of My Home. I have heard the band perform this song in concert and am happy to see it make its way to this album.The song takes on the topic of mountaintop removal mining in a way that makes it both personal and potent without being overbearingly political.


 

Lessons from West Texas

Jackrabbits being all spindly at the National Ranching Heritage Center.

 While in Lubbock for the Society of Environmental Journalists conference, I was delighted to see new wildlife and landscapes, namely:

1. Grackles are sassier in Texas.
2. Jackrabbits look like deer with long ears.
3. Palo Duro Canyon is especially impressive after driving two hours across flat, flat, flat brown plains.

Time-Lapse Photography

Just a friendly reminder of the beauty that exists in this world. Hat tip to The Daily Dish.

Very Little Stars from Timelapse, Inc. on Vimeo.

Jamie Scott