When you accidentally plant flowers that the hummingbirds love. #nature #hummingbird #newhampshire

Climbing to the crown of the Statue of Liberty was on my bucket list for decades. My latest essay @kindovermatter reveals the reasons why, and why those reasons matter more today. kindovermatter.com/climbing-to-...

Given the world we're living in, a song from decades ago keeps playing in my head. One Tin Soldier is a protest song from decades ago. My latest essay at Kind Over Matter discusses how the meaning still resonates today.

The world seems infinitely unkind these days. How do we remain who we are, remain kind in these times? My latest essay at Kind Over Matter.
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In these times of chaos, remember to take care of yourself. My essay at Kind Over Matter.

PSA: A family member works in the National Parks in search and rescue. She might be the only person left with advanced life support training in her vast location. Most other staff are being fired. You might want to think twice about going to one of the parks. If they're still open at all.

My grandcat enjoying the couch I made him. If only we could all be so relaxed.

Though this is a bit belated, given the world we are living in right now, finding joy in our daily lives is essential. kindovermatter.com/finding-joy/

My friend and writing colleague has written a fabulous book about a team of Soccer Grannies in South Africa. It is a story of resilience, community and connection. Wonderful that the story is reaching a wider global audience!

Happy to join this brilliant journal!

A recent essay at Kind Over Matter. The little things really are the big things, especially in these chaotic times.
kindovermatter.com/the-little-t...

My writing group started in a memoir class seven years ago. A lot of life happened in that time, as we all lived the writers’ life. Our group essay, looking at the things left unsaid in the process, published at: porterhousereview.org/articles/lef...

‘In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.’ – John Muir. Every view at Yosemite was more beautiful than the one before. Caring for our wild spaces is caring for ourselves.

Shadowplay. Trying to find the balance of light and dark. And not just in this photo.

My friend @eb-bartels.bsky.social has written a fabulous, moving book about our love for our pets, in the here and hereafter. Check out #goodgriefpetsbook and this article.

This pretty much describes it.

First international travel in five years, discovering the beauty and history of Scotland before a stay in Ireland. A not so wee giftie of Covid during the Scotland trip, the interior of a hotel room my main view for the rest of the stay. I did however, enjoy watching vintage British television. 😀