A collection of informal essays and short narratives delving into humanity's relationship to the natural world, touching upon the riddles of existence and meaning. Whether he's tramping alone in deep woods, gazing at the stars, discussing heady matters with friends or simply admiring a waterfall, the author keeps one eye fixed upon what is always apparent yet nearly impossible to articulate. The result is a series of ruminations – sometimes whimsical, other times deadly serious – leading to some rather unusual conclusions.