Lonely Pioneer?

Is it lonely to be a pioneer? I’ve been pondering this recently. And by “pioneer”, I don’t mean it in Continue reading →

October Bees

After Wendell Berry. “Better than any argument is to rise at dawn and pick dew-wet red berries in a cup.” Continue reading →

The Crowd

What makes you nervous? Trigger Warning – Story contains references to mental health and PTSD Being in crowded spaces made Continue reading →

In Pain on the Train

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Blossoms and Rain

I love those moments when a line comes to you, and you’re in the zone, and tapped into that sense Continue reading →

Drifting

Advice to a Prophet

With the world facing the existential threat of climate crisis, I turn to these words from Richard Wilbur. They bring Continue reading →

Oaken Dreams