Last week felt like a whirlwind of beginnings. The week started with the unofficial start of winter with the first snowfall in Chicago and ended with what felt like the beginning of spring. Sandwiched in between was the return of the Northern Lights, which always feels like some sort of cosmic reset. Forcing us allContinue reading “Collective Awe”
Tag Archives: fall
Practical Protest
There is a lot going on in the world right now. Calling it overwhelming seems like a gross understatement. It is heartbreaking and can leave even the most aggressively optimistic feeling hopeless. I don’t have any answers for solving the world’s many problems, but I do know that protest is essential to surviving moments likeContinue reading “Practical Protest”
A Beautiful Blur
Welcome to the ‘ber months! Before you light your pumpkin patch candle and start hoarding gourds, a moment for another summer come and gone (nearly). We do still have three(ish) weeks left. Whether you barely survived or sailed right on through, I hope it was everything you wanted it to be. Despite being someone whoContinue reading “A Beautiful Blur”
Pivoting Progress
Like many, I’ve spent the past few weeks processing the results of the U.S. election and wondering what kind of sadist thought it was a good idea to put Thanksgiving just a few short weeks after Election Day. With only a few hours to go before Turkey Day, I have to say I’m feeling surprisinglyContinue reading “Pivoting Progress”
Colorful Chaos
We’re just over two weeks out from the U.S. presidential election. We’ve nearly made it after endless campaigns, a few debates, and a couple of plot twists. At this stage, even the most dedicated political junkie has all but reached their limit. Your average semi-engaged voter has just completely checked out, either because they knowContinue reading “Colorful Chaos”
The Spooky and The Spirit
Happy Halloween! Maybe it’s just me, but it feels like All Hallows Eve has become even more celebrated in the past few years. It seems that the pandemic has sent us all into a deep dive into spooky season or at least into the yard decor of the season. Yes, the heightened Halloween celebrations couldContinue reading “The Spooky and The Spirit”
About Life
With spooky season upon us, I have a confession to make. I love a good ghost story, anecdote, or any kind of unexplainable, supernatural encounter. Sadly, I don’t have any personal ghostly experiences, just the odd tale of malfunctioning electronics and other weird coincidences. Perhaps I’ll share those at a later date, but for now,Continue reading “About Life”
Falls Start
The daily high temps have dipped below 70 twice this week, which means I’ve mentally switched over to autumn. I know there are still weeks left of summer, and I won’t wish them away. While a fall mentality can coincide with the actual season, it cannot be confined by a calendar. A fall state ofContinue reading “Falls Start”
An Affinity for Mondays
opinion. For example, sharing my affinity for Mondays has been greeted with everything from “that’s nice” to name-calling.
Seasonal Reprogramming
To truly experience autumn in all its glory requires a change of pace and a seasonal reprogramming of all the senses. The sites, the tastes, the smells, the sounds, the warmth—they require and request your full attention.
Onward & Awkward 