Tag: hiking
PHOTO GALLERY: Savoring the Present
As I stand here in the dark, lit up only by the sporadic sparks of fireflies around me, surrounded by the joyous cacophony of katydids, I feel a pang of nostalgia. I know this feeling very well, especially this time of year. I used… Continue Reading “PHOTO GALLERY: Savoring the Present”
Photo Gallery: Room for New Growth
As cliche as it is, change is truly the only constant, and evolution is inevitable. These woods are entering a new chapter, where old, towering ash trees had to die in order to make room for new growth, like the dogwoods. While this mass… Continue Reading “Photo Gallery: Room for New Growth”
Photo Gallery: Late-Spring Blooms, In Tune with the Moon
Humidity weighs heavy in the air, its scent permeating through everything. Through the moonlit forest, the river is rushing. Because the night is so silent, I can hear the river’s rapids all the way from back here, from my spot on the deck, reminding… Continue Reading “Photo Gallery: Late-Spring Blooms, In Tune with the Moon”
Photo Gallery: The Forest Frog Kingdom
Hello, I hope you are enjoying the start of Spring! I’ve been getting outside as much as possible, observing the changes in the season: longer days, budding plants, spring ephemerals, and, perhaps my favorite, spring peepers! To celebrate, I’m looking back on my personal… Continue Reading “Photo Gallery: The Forest Frog Kingdom”
Photo Gallery: A Love Letter to the Backyard Trail
Hello, welcome to this month’s photo gallery! As I’m getting more used to using Substack, I’m continuing to make some tweaks here and there. I decided to make one more big change: since all of my website subscribers are also Substack subscribers, I’ve decided… Continue Reading “Photo Gallery: A Love Letter to the Backyard Trail”
The Wrath of Water and the Great Geese Migration
Happy New Year! I hope you had a restful and joyful holiday season. And, I hope you’re continuing to get rest as we delve deeper into winter. This year, I decided to step away from the tradition of setting New Year’s resolutions, and instead… Continue Reading “The Wrath of Water and the Great Geese Migration”
Photo Gallery: The Wrath of Water and the Great Geese Migration
Happy New Year! I’m starting a new feature on my blog this year: a separate post for my monthly photo gallery, separate from my written reflection. This post will only be available directly on Sincerely SC, not Substack. I hope you enjoy! P.S. Usually… Continue Reading “Photo Gallery: The Wrath of Water and the Great Geese Migration”
Reflections in Early Winter: Foraged Decor, Slowing Down, and Following the Season’s Cues
It’s quiet. Still. Every now and again, a bird can be heard rustling in the leaves, searching for bugs to eat for breakfast. Frost glimmers on the grass. I can see my breath escape my lips, as I deeply inhale the scent of the… Continue Reading “Reflections in Early Winter: Foraged Decor, Slowing Down, and Following the Season’s Cues”
On Creating Trails and Approaching Winter
Frost escapes from my lips as I breathe out, my hands in my pockets and my hat on snug, as my feet crunch over leaves on the ground. The sun is setting, and a flock of geese fly overhead in their triangular formation, looking… Continue Reading “On Creating Trails and Approaching Winter”
Golden October
Happy October! Another one of my favorite months. October is the heart of Fall, I think, when the leaves are at their colorful peak, the temperatures are comfortable, and there are so many fun Fall activities to enjoy — hiking, biking, apple and pumpkin-picking,… Continue Reading “Golden October”
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