Yowza, I haven’t written since the end of August! In no particular order here’s an update, upcoming info, and some photos to catch up with everyone.
In my unplanned hiatus from the Withywindle Nature Blog, I’ve decided to put Windows on Wildlife on hold for a while. I’m dealing with enough stress on my end, I don’t need to add guilt over not keeping up with my blog carnival on top of it. I’m thinking about bringing it back on a monthly basis instead of weekly, but haven’t decided fully one way or the other. Won’t be until the start of next calendar year, regardless.
Although we’ve skipped an issue, the Quarterly Botanical is still happening, and I’ll have a fall issue published by the end of this week or the beginning of next.
And the update… my health is still a bit up and down, and I’m finding that I’m easily waylaid by what would normally be minor issues. In addition, I was working on a great website for a couple of documentary filmmakers which is now published but the project took much longer than anticipated due to the aforementioned health issues. And I wanted to give it my full attention which is why the blog slipped while I was working. If you’re interested, you can view the site I developed at: www.womenof69unboxed.org.
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I’ve been taking my Youngest Son out on my walk in the woods with Thorin lately, and have been trying to find ways to make it fun for him (as he complains every time I tell him its time to go for our walk). We had a great walk yesterday (finally got him to say walks in the woods are fun!), and here are some photos I took along the way:
Blooming Witch Hazel
Funky Grape Vine
And this is from a walk I took with a friend in September (as is the Jack-in-the-Pulpit berries above) – I really like the way the light is illuminating the Indian Pipe:
Indian Pipe
Great shots! I can’t believe your son doesn’t like to walk in the woods!
It’s nice to see you back on the blog, Cynthia. I’m sure it’s been tough for you. Sending you positive and healing thoughts!
Thanks Jennifer, it’s good to be back. I’m hoping to keep it as regular as possible, without putting too much guilt on myself when I’m not. A tricky balance.
Yeah, it figures that my kids are the ones who say they don’t like to walk in the woods, right? I guess better that it’s me, since I’ll take them out there anyway, and find ways to make it fun. 🙂
Nice to hear from you. Sorry to read about your health struggles. Glad you are still taking in nature’s beauty. I hope your son and you can find ways to make it fun (sounds like my daughter’s reaction).
Hey Leora! Thanks for visiting. 🙂 I think my expectations were a bit high for my full return to health, but I’m making progress, which is what counts. Youngest and I went for another walk today, and he only protested once, and still had a good time. It think it’s growing on him!
Thanks for sharing the excerpt from the film you are working on. It touched a nerve with me too, since that is my era. I graduated from high school in 1968. All I wanted was to be free. It must be fascinating to be part of this, where can I learn more about it?
Hi Susan! The website for the documentary – http://www.womenof69unboxed.org – will have all the updated info on the film, including screenings. I’m pretty sure they’re accumulating an email list to help keep people up to date with a sign-up on the sidebar.
It takes time to come back and for the body to recover…. Glad to see you post… Take care… Michelle
Thanks Michelle; it’s easy to forget how long it really takes to heal, and not get frustrated at setbacks. I’m trying. 🙂