Yesterday a flock of geese flew in a low jagged line across my property, their discordant honking filling the air. I watched them pass from sight behind the walnut tree that chose that moment to release of drift of leaves from every branch. These signs catapulted me into the realization that a new season is […]
spring
Crushing the Could’ve, Would’ve, Should’ve Demons
Can you believe March is nearly gone? Maybe it doesn’t feel possible because we’ve spent so much time over the past three months responding to weather events and longing for spring. Well, spring is on the doorstep, and she’s bringing flowering surprises around each corner, spiders intent on finding indoor homes, and a lawn full […]
Anticipating Cold Creativity
Summer’s nearly gone. Around here the community swimming pools are closing, coinciding with the start of a new school year. Sure, there are a handful of places holding out until Labor Day weekend. But there’s already a sensation of change, of moving away from warm-weather activities, and preparing for the new season. Various projects that […]