How a Simple Bird Feeder Changed How I See the World
A quiet reflection on how a backyard bird feeder changed the way I notice the world — and why paying attention might be one of the most underrated mental health practices we have.
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Enjoy the Life You Have: A Reflection on Comparison and Living Now
A reminder to enjoy the life you have, stop comparing, and make sure you’re actually living.
A Winter Nature Walk and the Passage of Time with My Son
A December walk through snowy woods leads to thoughts on parenting, time passing, and how connection changes as children grow.
A Thanksgiving Discovery in the Woods: Finding Our First Geocache
A quiet Thanksgiving walk turned into a surprise adventure when we uncovered a hidden geocache that has been sitting in the woods since 2011. A new family memory, a handwritten note, and a fresh reason to explore the outdoors.
A Pulse in the Woods: The Day the Forest Came Alive
A walk in the woods turned into a rare pulse of life. Two days later the same trail was silent again. A reminder that beauty in nature comes and goes on its own terms, which is exactly why I keep showing up.
Pressing the Reset Button — Finding Stillness in the Woods
Woke up uninspired. Found peace in the woods instead.
Listening to the Forest: A Photo Journal of Curiosity and Presence
A fall walk through the forest reveals deer, nurse logs, wild persimmons, and even the most poisonous mushroom in North America. A reflection on slowing down, noticing, and why Ferris Bueller was right.
The Creek Was Low, but the Forest Was Full
On a September walk, I found a forest full of surprises — seedlings sprouting late, fungi bleeding liquid, ants feasting on mushrooms. Each moment carried a question, and each question carried a lesson.
Abundance Signals: Walnuts, Mosquitoes, and the Forest’s Long Game
On my September 23 walk, the forest announced its changes loud and clear — walnuts thudding down in a mast year, mosquitoes in last-call mode, pawpaw perfume gone, and late-blooming smartweed still holding on. These abundance signals remind me that the woods don’t whisper their shifts; they proclaim them.
Echoes in the Wind
A walk through the woods brought me face to face with an owl, the call of a flicker, the sweet scent of pawpaws, and the rhythm of hollow logs. Sometimes the forest carries you, and all you can do is listen.
Among the Mushrooms: Foraging Reflections in Northern Virginia
A walk through the woods in Sterling, Virginia, where mushrooms emerge, deer graze, and the season shifts. Lessons on noticing, patience, and beginning the foraging journey.
Rebalancing My Relationship with My Kids: A Simple Solution
Discover how a simple walk in the woods can reset your relationship with your kids. Learn how nature creates space for connection, healing, and real conversations.
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