Jim's View column by author and singer/songwriter/recording artist Jim YackelIn the stillness of the early morning our minds can wander. It seems that it is in those times of placidity that our minds are as hands touched by our souls – taken and being led – and we findĀ ourselves beforeĀ majestic mountains resplendent in greenery and likewise showered with snow; below breathtaking multi-hued twilight skies.

Have you seen rolling hills where green grass and all manner of flowers grow? Have you stood in awe before a gate, waiting to walk a narrow path bordered by trees with leaves of blue, purple, red, green, and gold? They are as willows, oaks, birches and more; but autumn is not the reason for the colorful if not unusual display of leaves…(read complete article)