Knocking over houseplants, and sifting through 1970s computer manuals for story inspiration

I have dropped things for the umpteenth time today. Specifically, I knocked three separate houseplants over, spilling the dirt on my bare toes - providing ample opportunity for it to get everywhere in the slippers I use to prevent back pain, and the toe-less compression socks I use for anxiety. For fuck’s sake. My experience…

Brief update: Brain troubles

For the past few months, I've been dealing with some cognitive and memory issues, very limited energy as well as finishing up the unpacking from last year. Unfortunately, I've had to strictly limit activities while I reorient my life; rest assured, I am well supported right now - and I hope to come back to…

I have a macro-lens!

I take photos of plants for a few reasons. The biggest reason is that I simply enjoy it - especiallt taking photos of tiny plants and their friends. During times of stress (or alternatively, times of joy where I let loose to do whatever I feel like in the moment), it’s delightful to go find…

Nature Journaling using iOS Notes app

This year, I have been keeping a few different journals - one for nature, one for gardening, one for food prep, and one ‘regular’ journal. I have found that my nature journal is best kept using the iOS Notes app - yes, the bog-standard one that comes with any iOS device. I used to rely…

Nature Journal79 4/19 (Zone 8A, PNW)

Today the air smelled sweet of cut grass, and there was some good sun - but not too hot. A wonderful day to get out and do some weeding, and to see what all nature's been up to. It feels like full spring most of the time, but the temperatures still get down to the…