Blame it on the Lunar New Year and the vibrant energy of the Fire Horse, or perhaps its simply the slow return of sunlight. Whatever the reason, I have been feeling a growing pull toward creative pursuits beyond writing. Namely, nature journaling on little blank postcards.
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Midwinter Rituals
This point in the calendar marks the half way point between the Winter Solstice and the Vernal Equinox. In traditions and cultures all around the world, from Christian to pagan and East to West, this date has been a time of celebration. We have made it through the darkest part of the year, inching ever closer to the start of spring, and that seems worthy of momentary pause.
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Finding Nature in Unexpected Places
I live on a tiny island of green, surrounded on all sides by bricks and asphalt. The urban landscape of a little big city. Every where you go there are sidewalks and traffic lights, graffiti and billboards, not a thing left untouched by human hands. And yet, even here, nature can be found and appreciated.
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Cozy Indoor Vibes
Looking to the east, the supermoon is rising slowly above the treetops. The setting was a bit eerie, its luminous glow encircled by bare branches. The moon’s path just so happens to be in alignment with my desk window (which is quite unusual). So I got to peek at it numerous times without even getting out of my chair. It was very bright and the moonlight seemed quite strong, enough to cast clearly defined shadows across the sill.
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As the Calendar Turns
It’s the night of new years eve. The bright lights from the stadium reflect off the low hanging clouds giving them an otherworldly orange glow.
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Leaves Crunch Underfoot
You know it’s truly autumn when dry leaves crunch beneath your feet as you walk down the street. Some of the trees are nearly bare and a chill hangs in the air. The Moon, shrouded in soft misty clouds, peers down at you from between the empty tree branches. Thanksgiving is coming!
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All Hallows Eve
The day dawned to reveal heavy grey clouds and a wet cityscape. A cold and raw morning. The overnight rain, which started around 3 am, seems to have ceased for the moment. The darling cats ask to go outside but then immediately refuse once they see the state of the weather.
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The Waning Gibbous Moon Glows
October 8, 2025 Awake before the sunrise to find clear skies and a glowing waning gibbous Moon (still close to full) looking large and bright in the western sky. I missed the recent full Moon, seeing it the day before and the day after, but not at peak illumination. Ah well, more supermoons are coming in the months ahead. What is a supermoon, you might ask? According to NASA, “A supermoon occurs when a full Moon coincides […]
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