Eight little packets of HOPE arrived in the mail today, and I'm grateful for the lifeline. My mom always said to bloom wherever you are planted. It's good advice. The forget-me-nots are for her. #bloomscrolling #hope #resist #optimisim #flowers #nature #bloomwhereyouareplanted #controlwhatyoucan

Not exactly swimming weather on this January day (-16*F windchill), but it was nice to see sunshine on our dog walk. Also spotted several of these rare birds along the trail. Holiday migrants? #January #dogwaks #winterwalks #lakesuperior #Minnesota #birdsky #birdart

Richard Powers' "Playground" was my first read of 2025 (gifted to me for our first annual Jolobokaflod celebration). As one can expect from Richard Powers, it's a beautifully written book with multiple thought-provoking layers. I loved it! #RichardPowers #EcoFiction #booksky #readingsky #bookrecs

My holiday wish for all of you, wherever you are, whether you are celebrating or not celebrating, is Peace.❤️ #peace #peaceful #innerpeace #peaceofmind #peaceandlove #worldpeace #peaceandquiet

I went on a "white" color walk yesterday. ❄️ Except for the snow and birch trees, "white" wasn't as easy to spot as I thought it would be. I walk this trail frequently and noticed many things today that I've never seen before, so that's a win. #collectingcolor #colorwalk #noticingnature #naturewalks

We collected the color green on our dog walk today. 💚

After a year of preparation, it's finally here! The Best of Delmarva Review 2008-2023 showcases the best short stories, poetry, and nonfiction published in Delmarva Review during its 16-year history.

I'm so proud to be a part of this literary organization! delmarvareview.org/anthology/

A few images from my blue “color walk” around Nashville’s beautiful Radnor Lake over the Thanksgiving holiday.

We turned today's dog walk into a color walk. I randomly selected RED, which sparked some interesting conversations with my red-green colorblind husband. Everyone who's sighted sees color differently. What is red to you? #colorwalk #collectingcolor #noticing #thecolorred #dogwalks #seeing #nature

Happy Friday! Have a great weekend, everyone!

For the phenological record, it's mid-November in northern Minnesota, and one of my hollyhocks is blooming. I also have a lilac bush sprouting leaves. 🤨