I’m so pleased with how the thyme is doing. Especially since we are pushing the limits of “moderate foot traffic”! We came outside to say hi to the moon. In Melbourne, dusk is a moment. Up here dusk feels eternal, and the light is magical. It gets more intense as the light fades but I…
A decent dusting but light enough for the trees to hold it. Dancewalking around in the goth vibes weather.

I love the way the mist hugs the hills, shrouding the valley. Having the forest at the end of the street is therapeutic and walking in it recalls Sagan’s Pale Blue Dot. The forest cares not for petty concerns. Listening for bears and cougars is an invigorating exercise in mindfulness. When we updated the car…

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I garden, cook and explore the forest in the Pacific Northwest, while advocating for neurodivergent support and resources. Steph and nonsense is a blog about these and other things.
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