Autumn is Mushroom Season!
Autumn is mushroom season in the Pacific northwest.
Social Media: Inventing Yourself Online
Because I’m somewhat isolated, I have a rich and varied online presence that takes advantage of various platforms.
Book Review: Kerri ní Dochartaigh’s CACOPHONY OF BONE
Kerri ní Dochartaig’s new book, Cacophony of Bone, is an exploration of what it means to tie oneself to a place and experience it unreservedly over the course of a year.
Planning Ahead: The Vagaries of Chronic Illness
This week we were supposed to be in the Rockies. My mental health had other ideas.
Mosses and lichens: Tiny worlds at our feet
Moss and lichen abound in my yard, but can I identify them all?
Writing is Not a Solo Effort: On Building a Writing Community
Writing isn’t a solo act – it takes a community to keep us engaged and connected.
Book Review: Matt Bell’s APPLESEED
This week I review Matt Bell’s Appleseed.
Autumn Equinox: Time to take stock of the season
This weekend is the autumn equinox, when we say goodbye to summer and head into fall.
Autumn Harvest: Apples, apples, and more apples
The tree fruits are all ripening at once! Last week was a marathon apple processing day. Lots of goodies in the freezer for the winter.
Messages from the Sky: The Blue Moon, an Eclipse, and the Perseid Meteor Shower
The August skies were full of cosmological action, like the Perseid Meteor Shower and two Supermoons, including a Blue Moon. I didn’t see any of them – but I did see one shooting star.