I branded 2016 A Year of Revival. I altered the traditional calendar so the year would more closely resemble my relationship with time and regional seasonal patterns. I wrote a hopeful post about that inContinue reading
Good friendship always lasts forever
The band played another tune, just for me.. a private concert aimed directly into my mind by a pair of fantastic, noise-cancelling headphones that effectively separate me from the rest of the world. A questContinue reading
Limestone Fens of Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge
Cherry Valley Wildlife Refuge lies within a region characterized by major seasonal changes from hot, humid summers to potentially severe winter cold. Resembling open meadows, the mid-Atlantic calcareous fens in Cherry Valley are nestled inContinue reading
The Life and Times of Plastic Bags
In 1965, a Swedish company called Celloplast acquired patents for the most commonly seen plastic shopping bag design (Petru, 2014). Essentially, a tube of plastic is sealed on one end, and holes areContinue reading
Picturing the American West at Booth Western Art Museum
I only visited Booth Western Art Museum to view the Ansel Adams photography exhibit. When I imagined, “western art,” I was pretty sure I had little interest. Boy, was I wrong. I found myself drawnContinue reading
Georgia, enjoy winter on these fun adventures
Stir crazy? Cabin Fever? Winter is no time to stay holed-up indoors! There are special adventures to enjoy during Georgia’s season of questionable weather. Glamping at Fort Yargo State Park I pride myself on beingContinue reading
December 2015 Reflections & Explorers Log
Hi y’all! I’m treating myself and my friends to monthly reflections, this year. These are meant to help me keep track and make sense of things. I am one of those creative types that flourishContinue reading
2016: A Year of Revival
The past several years have been incredibly challenging. In 2011, my husband died. By the end of 2015, I may have finally wandered so far into the realms of darkness, emptiness, and questioning thatContinue reading
A Little Grand Canyon Adventure in Georgia
Erosion began carving Providence Canyon after settlers resorted to poor farming practices in the 1800s. Despite being a man-made disaster, Providence Canyon is designated one of Georgia’s Seven Natural Wonders. Without seeing it, I balkedContinue reading