Tag: homesteading
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: Ephemeral Spring
I can’t stop grinning from ear to ear. The forest floor is covered in spring ephemerals: trout lily, wild violets (purple, white, and white with purple stripes!), spring beauty, lady’s smock. Ferns and mayapples are starting to unfurl. Every now and then, I spot… Continue Reading “Photo Gallery: Ephemeral Spring”
Photo Gallery: Chasing the Eclipse
Totality was near. The sky darkened. It was a different kind of dark, not like a sunset or dusk, or even when a storm rolls in. A different shade, one eerie and otherworldly. Shadows on the ground began to pulse and create waves, a… Continue Reading “Photo Gallery: Chasing the Eclipse”
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”
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