Golden hour walk at the reservoir, Scoville Reservoir, Wolcott, Connecticut. July 19, 2020, 7:35 PM.
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At last, Im firmly in drafting mode & words are flowing. Over 3K yesterday. It felt great.
The weather is unstable, strong winds expected. The meager snow is gone, our temperatures unusually warm.
Thankfully, Ill walk long before the wind arrives.
Be everwell.
Create your own Art TrailA very October sunset. Cliffs above Hancock Brook, Mattatuck State Forest, Waterbury, Connecticut. October 24, 2020, 5:43 PM.
Chartreuse ForestDazzling autumn foliage beneath a deep blue October sky, Sleeping Giant State Park, Hamden, Connecticut. October 27, 2022, 3:28 PM.
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Yesterday, in my travels, I encountered a woman & her little dog who embodied what the season should be about.
And she didnt even mention the season except to wish me Merry Christmas at the last.
Her compassion so put the commercialism to shame that cried afterwards.
Be everwell.
This stream is usually 4 or 5 feet across. Umbrella November, stylized version, Finch Brook Preserve, Wolcott, Connecticut. November 24, 2019, 4:21 PM.
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The morning was errands. This afternoon and evening is all about drafting my novella. Im here for it! Over 800 words in the last hour.
So, on the day it wasnt supposed to snowits snowing. Thus far, it isnt sticking, which makes it rain masquerading as snow. How devious!
It is, though, turning my beloved mountains white.
Be everwell.
Big Rock, Mattatuck Trail, Mad River ravine, Wolcott, Connecticut. November 19, 2019, 4:15 PM.
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A few errands to run today, then Ill focus on my novella, which is suffering for all my distractions (its that time of year).
The mountains are whiter, but the valley remains brown. Thats been the rule the last 5 years.
Be everwell.
Sunset over a quiet cove, Scoville Reservoir, Wolcott, Connecticut. May 17, 2021, 8:01 PM.
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I find that Im not long on words this morning & truly do treasure silence.
Id rather stay in today after my walk, but the craft fair is only one day.
The gift of peace for everyone is what Im shopping for, but I only ever find it in nature.
Be everwell.
On the threshold of spring. Lost Ponds, Mattatuck State Forest, Plymouth, Connecticut. March 25, 2019, 5:17 PM.
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*From death, new life. In a dull landscape, a burst of colors.
Our on/off winter storm forecast is, as of nowon again for tonight.
I have both a novella to write & a plan for reorganizing my book shelves. The shelves are overflowing.
Both are problems I cherish.
Be everwell.
Lake Dawson and the West River Valley from West Rock Ridge State Park, Woodbridge, Connecticut. October 21, 2024, 2:24 PM.
5 West Fork Oak Creek, Sedona AZ
6 miles Moderate Trekking up Oak Creeks West Fork offers one of the best hiking experiences in Sedona, an area already renowned as a hikers paradise.
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The novel scan is done! In the scheme of things, its but a small step, but an important one.
I might take a brief break to draft a novella, sort of a present to me.
We couldmaybereceive some snow this weekend.
Be everwell.
Nothing like the company of trees when out on a long runMountain laurel golden hour. Sleeping Giant State Park, Hamden, Connecticut. June 1, 2023, 7:34 PM.
3 Gobble Mountain, Chester MA
3 miles Moderate On our fire tower search we found our first century-old airway beacon. No way we're climbing this tower though.
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Its the day to FINISH the Book4 novel scan. It made me cry yesterday.
Then, Ill catch up on some chores.
Its possible Ill draft something short this month. Otherwise, on to the Book3 targeted edit.
The snow remains in the mountains. Grrr
Be everwell.
Hole in the earth sunset, Hidden Lake, Fall Mountain, Plymouth, Connecticut. September 29, 2018, 6:26 PM.
Sunset daisies, Scoville Reservoir, Wolcott, Connecticut. June 21, 2020, 8:50 PM.
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Marked on my calendar is Sunday & the huge local craft fair. Theres even a good chance of snow.
Cue the holiday music!
Im oh so close to finishing the novel scan. Years of editing are paying off. I see story differently now.
Jingle Bells!
Be everwell.
The ArchWintergreen Brook flows into Lake Wintergreen on a soft summer-like Halloween afternoon, West Rock State Park, Hamden, Connecticut. October 31, 2024, 3:24 PM.
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I made excellent headway on the novel scan yesterday & hope to do the same today. Ill finish this week.
My hopes for some holiday white stuff keep evaporating. Its cold enough, but as has been the case all year, we lack moisture.
Be everwell.
Gold above, green belowJoe Pye weed and friends. Bee magnet, Woodtick Trail, Wolcott, Connecticut. August 8, 2020, 5:39 PM.
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I always say to celebrate even the smallest milestones
Over my blogs eleven year history, Ive had people ask if Ive published any fiction. Always, I replied, Not yet.
Today I replied, Yes, yes I have.
Squee!
Be everwell.
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Where I live.
This time of year, its easier to imagine the brown is the ancient lake bottom that existed during the last ice age.
And, no, I dont remember it.
There are no distractions today for continuing the novel scan.
Be everwell.
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The temperature was volatile while hiking yesterday. Layers open, layers closed.
A few snowflakes fell, then disappeared.
Strange to think that where I live was an ancient glacial lake, the shoreline still visible high above the city.
Be everwell.
Last night was a trail run with a difference - the Afterglow 21k down in Torquay. It was a fantastic run and event all up, lots of fun dressing up and being among a bunch of others also all dayglowed up
They have a big emphasis on inclusiveness and were very actively part of the fight against gender-based violence. Based on the a quick glance around, there were seemed to be a bunch of blokes at the start of the race who were completely unaware that women can not feel safe running trails. A good effort on the organisers' parts to get the message out. More at
This was my son's very first event, he walked the 5k Body Positive Stomp and made friends with another walker with the most amazing huge lit up fairy wings.
- highly recommended if you can get there
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Ive hiked in December, but hope to do more.
There wasnt much snow, but it was magical at times & could storm tonight. The sun was disappearing behind the mountains while I was still on the trail, the temperature dropping.
What fun.
Time to jump into the novel scan.
Be everwell.
Above the crowd. Giant's Chest, Sleeping Giant State Park, Hamden, Connecticut. October 25, 2024, 12:22 PM.
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Pearl Harbor happened on this day.
Winter isnt here yet, at least not officially, but when Im outside, if Im still & quiet, I can hear it whispering.
Soon
Autumn paints in colors, but lately winter has been showing me what it can do with a monochrome palette.
Be everwell.
Downed trees on Sault trail create hazard
A safety warning has been issued for those using the Hiawatha Highlands trails in Sault Ste. Marie due to trees downed by recent storm.
4 Mount Sugarloaf, Deerfield MA
2 to 4 miles Easy & Moderate Mount Sugarloaf stands out dramatically in the landscape of Deerfield, Massachusetts, its southernmost rocky cliffs edge evoking the image of a ship's prow slicing through water.
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Each day, theres the sense that the clouds overhead are aching to release snow.
I can almost hear them saying, Soon
Thats Mother Nature, she does what she wants in her own time.
Ive tasks for today, & so Im content.
Be everwell.
Insects having fun with my long exposure.