Kip’s Comments - May 9, 2024 — LadagePhotography.com

A Meaningful Place

Hiker at Freda Haffner Kettlehole - Image 881336

A location on this dirtball we call “Earth” exists that has special meaning for me. For most I would guess the “Freda Haffner Kettlehole” would not be worth a stop. I, on the other hand, look forward to my time at the kettlehole.

My visit to the kettlehole has been an annual event where only I wander the prairie and the geologic formation - a glacial depression. From the outside I find nothing but wildflowers and, if I am lucky, a bird species or two. The reality is I find something more important - I find myself. During my visit I hear nothing but the sound of the wind, birds calling, frogs singing, and silence - the busyness stops for a few minutes. There are no distractions… my pulse slows and a calm is present. Attempting to explain the attraction would likely be of little use unless we have conversed about “life/work balance.” My stops at the kettlehole help bring that balance and the quiet that comes with balance.

OK - enough of the deep thoughts… I did find some flowers and had a flyover by swans during my visits and will share some of the photos here.