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Fiddlenecks in early June // Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

Some photos I captured on a walk earlier this month of a plant I was able to later identify as a type of Amsinckia, commonly known as Fiddlenecks. Continue reading
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Summer Solstice

An excerpt from Mary Oliver’s poem The Summer Day which I found especially fitting this morning and wanted to share with you: I don’t know exactly what a prayer is. I do know how to pay attention, how to fall down into the grass, how to kneel down in the grass, how to be idle Continue reading
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Lupine // Okanogan Highlands

Lupine photographed at the top of Strawberry Mountain in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Washington, June 2, 2021 Continue reading
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I choose joy

Today, tomorrow and forever: I’m choosing to build a life of abundance, centered around deep gratitude and shared joy. Rest, rise, rinse, repeat. Bless! EK Continue reading
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LIRIODENDRON TULIPIFERA in Spring

The snow has melted, the hot sun is making regular appearances again, and wouldn’t you know it, this Tulip Tree is now in full spring bloom. Continue reading
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Cold and accomplished – first camping trip of the season

Long before I opened my eyes to the calm blue light of tent walls dotted with sunlit glassy raindrops, the honking of geese overhead stirred me to consciousness and a sleepy smile spread across my slightly chapped lips. These early morning moments are what I camp for. Waking up in a tent to the smell Continue reading
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Slow Craft: the tale of the perpetually patched pants

I squatted down to adjust the height of the lawnmower and the entire butt of my pants split right out! Down the middle and to the side in the shape of a crooked “Y” – I wasn’t mad, I look forward to big mends like this. Continue reading
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Slow Craft: the perfect sun protection hat

My primary interests this spring put me outside for long stretches of time, subsequently exposing my skin to the sun more than I’d like: hiking, camping, landscape photography, gardening, etc. I wanted to create a custom-fit sun protection hat for myself that ticked all of my “must have” boxes: 100% natural domestic wool with natural Continue reading
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Rainbow sherbet at Dry Falls

Rainbow sherbet at Dry Falls. What was once the worlds largest waterfall 10,000 years ago, now barren remnants. Part of the channeled scablands of eastern Washington. ~ EK Continue reading
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April workshop: developing an at home yoga practice

In this 1-hour educational workshop I’ll share tips for developing a yoga practice at home, the benefits of using various props in your practice, and discuss some common household items that can stand in as alternatives to commercial yoga props. Continue reading
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*SOLD OUT* February Slow-Craft Care Packages

February Self-care care packages are now listed in my shop. Continue reading
