And so we stumble into the last month of the year. December, with its long nights and neighborhoods freckled with Christmas lights, is coming to an end in mere minutes. The year brought us our fair share of surprises, accomplishments, and obstacles. Many of the large, important things remained completely stagnant, and yet, there were … Continue reading The End of the Year Is Here Again
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Sweet Surprises & Little Fires
November started with a small fire and only a little melancholy. The magic of October is behind us, and November, with its frosty fingers and longer nights, is here. This year I found more solace in this month than I usually do-- this liminal period between the dark magic of its predecessor, and the festivities … Continue reading Sweet Surprises & Little Fires
Birthday Adventures & Brief Reflections
June-- moonbeams on warm nights, red strawberries peeking out from between their green leaves, nectarine juice dripping down your chin, and golden hours that stretch past 8 pm. This is my birth month, and it feels right, to be here in the middle of the year, almost upon the solstice, celebrating another full year of … Continue reading Birthday Adventures & Brief Reflections
Little Visits With Joy
May was a month of blushing sunsets, green strawberries ready to ripen, sunbeams bursting through the clouds, and time with friends. Last month I had a surge of energy and motivation for some weeks that refreshed me, but May felt more grounded and sure-footed. I was so fortunate this month to attend a good friend's … Continue reading Little Visits With Joy
Sick Days & Unexpected Joys
February passed in a series of cold, wet days, late trains, and dozens of cups of tea. I settled in to my new job teaching children English in a nearby city, and weathered the subsequent colds and fevers for the duration of the month. Now two whole months of 2025 are already behind us and … Continue reading Sick Days & Unexpected Joys
Kiss of the Seventh Star 