Autumn
October Solo Camping
October 19, 2022
3 videos showing why I enjoy solo camping, addressing security/familiarity questions, and how I actually do it.
Marking the Seasons and a quest for a certain kind of knowing
November 22, 2021
I have a longing for ancient and earth-connected ritual in my life. The longing has been there for many years but it’s become more noticeable as I’ve distanced myself from institutionalized Christianity and its attendant ceremonies.
The October homeschool update (with a wee bit of parenting melancholy, philosophy, and practice), part 1
November 8, 2018
In October, life kicks into a gear that is challenging and stretching. And in that transition I feel ill-equipped as a career "relaxed" homeschooler for this change. But maybe everyone feels that way, homeschooler or not. Maybe we all feel dragged along by the machine.
November for November's Sake
November 21, 2017
In November you face the inescapable truth that this year's growing season is over; September teases, October dazzles, but November tells it like it is. And I appreciate the honesty. Something is coming to an end, and there is comfort to be found in acceptance (and warm sweaters).
The gift of an eastern October
October 30, 2017
My spirit wants to simply acknowledge, every fall, how much I love this season, and how many memories are attached to orange pumpkins, shiny apples, and red leaves.
October Gratitude
October 14, 2016
It's a Thanksgiving time of year so perhaps my heart is more tuned in to feeling grateful, but I feel especially thankful right now for a few things in my life.
