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May 3rd, 2025
Bess came for coffee this morning.She wasn’t invited and she didn’t call ahead.A few minutes after her arrival, a knock on the door heralded Barbie’s arrival.Paul came shortly after her.The three of them sat at the table and I made a big pot of coffee. Bess brought out some muffins and Barbie set a small…
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April 25th, 2025
I was out in the woods last night – I have gone every night this week so far.It is peaceful – somehow quiet and yet full of noise and life.Isolated – yet crowded with eyes and movement.Dark – and the light reflects in every surface marking my path forward.The river is lively and bright –…
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March 14th, 2025
I took Barbie’s advice and headed to town today. It wasn’t so much that I needed any supplies, but I felt it wouldn’t be a bad idea to see something a little normal – something that fit with the world I had come from. I know in my heart that there is nothing more natural…
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March 12th, 2025
I decided instead of stalking a virtual stranger it was probably a better idea to try and connect with Barbie. I know her property borders mine. And since I always see her at the fence line in heavy winter work-wear that is obviously good quality and well-worn she very likely spends a lot of time…
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March 8th, 2025
Today I awoke at 3am apropos of nothing.My eyes snapped open and I stared at the dark ceiling, taking inventory of who I was and where I was and what had woken me.I could hear the tap dripping in the bathroom and the electric hum of the furnace in the background.I got out of bed,…
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In the Northern Wood 