August Field Notes

ByAbby Quillen September 9, 2013August 9, 2016

August must have been the shortest month in history. At least, that’s how it felt for us as we swirled through a whirlwind of conferences, parties, birthdays, and projects. Fortunately, we also took some time out for a much-needed relaxing family camping trip just a few feet from the Pacific Ocean and a lovely hike in one of our favorite spots. I managed to capture some photographic evidence from those adventures, which I’ll share below.

What happened to the big website revamp, you may be wondering. Well, change is coming! But, for a myriad of reasons, I’m postponing it until after I launch my dad’s anthology in November. Stay tuned….

For now, I’m excited to be back to regular posting. I missed you all!

Did you have any August adventures? I’d love to hear about them in the comments.

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Resolving to Pay Attention

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Walking in the Rain

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From the rocking chair, I have a perfect view of the tree in our front yard. I’m spending quite a bit of time in this rocking chair lately, sitting next to the fire, and reading books, singing, snuggling, and comforting. So I’ve watched this tree’s leaves change, day by day, from green to fiery red…

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6 Fun Ways To Spend a Cold, Dark Night

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I love cold weather, but the shorter days are always difficult for me to adjust to. Over the years I’ve stored up a toolbox of activities to make cold, winter nights more fun. I find myself especially in need of them in the days and weeks after the time changes. 1. Eat by candlelight We…

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Celebrate the First Day of Spring

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Finally . . . the first day of spring is almost here! Here are some simple ways to celebrate. Explore Go on a hike and identify wildflowers if some are sprouting in your area. Or visit a local farm and see if you can get a glimpse of calves, lambs, or chicks in the barnyard….

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The Sun Will Come Out

ByAbby Quillen April 27, 2010

It’s been raining for two days. Then this afternoon, the sun came out. I grabbed my camera and raced for the door. But just as I got outside, the wind kicked up, the sky turned black, and rain began pelting down. This exact chain of events happened three times today, which may tell you a…

Family life | Nature

Simple (and Free) Ways to Celebrate the First Day of Winter

ByAbby Quillen December 13, 2022December 13, 2022

December 21 is the first day of winter and the shortest day of the year in the Northern hemisphere. Parts of Canada, Alaska, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Russia, Greenland, and the northern tip of Iceland will experience 24 hours of total darkness. Winter could be a long, dark, and difficult time for many of our forebears….

2 Comments

Dick Stacy says:

September 9, 2013 at 6:53 pm

Beautiful photos … wonderful family !!
1. Abby Quillen says:
  
  September 13, 2013 at 7:04 pm
  
  Thanks, Dick!

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