~the dance of the clock~
I watched her as she danced through the parameters of her boundaries, etching out her elegant, circular, turf and for a moment I imagined she […]
Sequoia
What did it mean? To be a tom-boy seemed A complement That was something A girl like me Might aspire to, who Ran through woods, […]
Keeper of the Second Watch
If I had been first, not last And all that lay before The past held the same Rosy optimism of hope Unmarred? And memories were […]
Fear Logistics
Let’s talk, fear logistics You shadow creature lurking just past the point the light touches, Making molehills and pebbles appear like mountains and peaks — […]
South Fork Walla Walla
The first time I visited Washington was in the spring of 2004. My sister was moving to Walla Walla and so I decided to fly […]
Of Your Becoming
Transitions, like growth spurts bring with them awkward uncertainties — Teeth too large to fit in mouths too small, Heads sitting higher as we find […]
Finding Delight in the Familiar
The first time I met Bennington Lake was the late summer of 2008. At the time I still lived in the Midwest, and I was […]
The Burning was a Gift
I used to wonder at this burning And think, “I must not let it burn so hot I must contain my fire— So much damage […]
Winter Walking
…given the weather presently, I thought I would take a moment to write down my reasons for why I’m doing this challenge. Because, seriously, if I don’t have a why– I’m going to crawl back into bed and spend the rest of the day reading.
The 52 Hike Challenge
Greetings Octoberians! (Is that a word? My brief surfing through google indicates that it might be, but also seems to indicate that it refers to […]
Shining Light on Disappointment {Adventure Report}
I skipped August. Not literally, although if I could, I very well might. August is not my favorite month. February is frequently my least favorite […]
Olallie State Park & Foreboding Days {adventure report}
Growing up in the Midwest I used to be terrified of tornadoes. Those stormy days would sweep in, decorating the blue skies of seemingly harmless […]