nature – Dan Hauk

July 24, 2018July 24, 2018

Rainy day views from the porch

The house is quiet this morning. The kids are finally sleeping past 7:00. I know I should be using this time to exercise or be productive. But instead I’m taking advantage of the solitude to mentally prepare myself for the day. The soft pitter-patter of the rain provides a calming background noise, with the occasional … Continue reading Rainy day views from the porch

June 6, 2017June 6, 2017

“Daddy come quick!”

“Daddy, come quick!” There’s an urgency in her voice that catches me by surprise. For a brief moment I feel a rush of adrenaline through my body. “You gotta see this!” The alarm and sense of danger fades quickly. The mid-afternoon sun beats down with a gentle warmth. Theo is playing in the toy house … Continue reading “Daddy come quick!”