Category: Musings
This is an index of posts that fall into my “Musings” category. Usually it’s on a topic that has no other defined focus, but sometimes these are also my philosophical-type posts. Subscribe to Wild Ozark™ » Musings by Email
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Things I’ve Learned (Since Moving to the Country)
These are the things I’ve learned since moving out here to Wild Ozark. I used to think I lived in “the country”, before we moved out here. That was thirteen years ago and I quickly realized once we burnt the … Read the rest “Things I’ve Learned (Since Moving to the Country)”
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Endings and Hopeful for New Beginnings
Sometimes it takes a thing ending to spark renewed efforts to find new beginnings. Endings One of our little shops in town closed its doors abruptly this weekend. The owner has tried to make a successful business of it, but … Read the rest “Endings and Hopeful for New Beginnings”
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How Ginseng Stewardship Also Benefits the Landowner
Someone asked me yesterday about how ginseng stewardship benefits the landowner. It stumped me at first, because I’d never considered it from that angle. What is Stewardship? To steward something is to manage or take care of something. The short … Read the rest “How Ginseng Stewardship Also Benefits the Landowner”
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Sun Sparkles
On this day in 2015, we had snow and sun sparkles. So far this year it’s been unseasonably warm and no snow so far. That could change this weekend, though – snow is in the forecast! Since we haven’t had … Read the rest “Sun Sparkles”
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Rambling On about the To-Do List
Lots of things on my to-do list today, and I guess I should be getting on with *doing* them instead of rambling on about them. But talking about it like this helps me to figure out what all I need … Read the rest “Rambling On about the To-Do List”
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Things Collected During My Morning Mile
I have a housefull of things collected. Some I actually do get around to using, some stay on a shelf gathering dust. A few of the most prized collected things are just there for me to look at and enjoy, … Read the rest “Things Collected During My Morning Mile”
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Just an Ordinary Blog Post, and The Lost Penguin
The Lost Penguin Yesterday was mine and Rob’s 4th wedding anniversary. Our first date was in Eureka Springs, so each year we go back and have one of the mochas from Mud Street Cafe. Well, I must have ordered the … Read the rest “Just an Ordinary Blog Post, and The Lost Penguin”
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Driveway Flowers in September
It’s been bone dry lately. This morning I brought my camera with me so I could take pictures of the driveway flowers. Ordinarily this would have been an “exercise walk” and I wouldn’t have brought the camera because that would … Read the rest “Driveway Flowers in September”
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Just a quick check in and update
Figured I’d better make a quick check in on the old blog! It’s been awhile since my last post. I’ve been very busy. Mostly I passed the time gnashing teeth and pulling out hair. Thankfully, I figured out how to … Read the rest “Just a quick check in and update”
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In Honor of Forests- Two Worthy Fundraisers for Earth Day
We all depend on trees. A single tree planted in an urban lawn is better than no tree, but the larger collectives of forests are needed, too. The Earth needs large swaths of unbroken forests to maintain habitats that support … Read the rest “In Honor of Forests- Two Worthy Fundraisers for Earth Day”
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The Ozark Winds of March and Strong Signs of Spring
The Ozark winds of March have been blowing strong since maybe before March even began. But last night really trumped all of our weather-related excitement. I knew there was a tornado possibility before I went to sleep. The weather forecasts … Read the rest “The Ozark Winds of March and Strong Signs of Spring”
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Sunrises, Opportunities and Rising Early
Beautiful sunrise. Seeing the sunrise is one of many daily opportunities. I have lots of photos of Gloria, the tree silhouetted above. But most of them are not about the sky behind her far-reaching limbs. Most are simply about the … Read the rest “Sunrises, Opportunities and Rising Early”
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Feathered Rovers, a Poem
A little time alone watching a flock of birds in the woods today inspired a poem. My poetry is infrequent and when the drive to write one hits, I just have to get it out of my head. And since … Read the rest “Feathered Rovers, a Poem”
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Keeping up the Juggling Act
It’s the holiday season, so it stands to reason that lots of folks are juggling lots of things in their lives these days. Juggling and Not Too Successfully I’ve been dropping a few balls lately. Right now the ones on … Read the rest “Keeping up the Juggling Act”
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End of Autumn and Letting Go of Clutter
The end of autumn brings me to a state of feeling introspective. Depression, melancholy maybe, or just a need to be alone with my thoughts for a little while … It’s not “sadness”, and it’s not a negative thing. It’s … Read the rest “End of Autumn and Letting Go of Clutter”
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Perseverance
If there’s one thing to know about me, it’s that I’m stubborn and don’t give up easily. And I draw a lot of inspiration from nature. This snail is steadfastly going over obstacles that could proportionately be called boulders. I … Read the rest “Perseverance”
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Comanche’s Eye
There is just something special about the eyes of a horse. I can’t tell you what it is because I don’t know the words to explain it. I haven’t had a lot of time for blogging lately, so I think … Read the rest “Comanche’s Eye”
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Rewind: Between Autumn and Winter: A Liminal Space
We’re in a holding pattern at Wild Ozark right now, which is in its own way a sort of liminal space. Rob has two hernias and we’re waiting for the surgeon’s office to call with his appointment day/time. So while … Read the rest “Rewind: Between Autumn and Winter: A Liminal Space”
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Ginseng Growing Season is Winding Down, Digging Winding Up
Ginseng Growing Season The ginseng growing season is winding down now. The plants set berries earlier and most of them have ripened and fallen to the ground already. Some of the plants will soon begin turning yellow most years. We’ve … Read the rest “Ginseng Growing Season is Winding Down, Digging Winding Up”
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Unveiling Wild Ozark’s New Logo
It’s time for a new logo, and a permanent one. It’s taken me a few years of working on Wild Ozark to finally figure out what exactly it is that ties all of the things we do together. Why a … Read the rest “Unveiling Wild Ozark’s New Logo”
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Ozark Backroad Photo Journey – Come Along for the Ride
Whenever I go away from the house alone, I take my camera. A simple run to the post office or to town becomes an Ozark Backroad Photo Journey. I generally try not to do this when I have passengers or … Read the rest “Ozark Backroad Photo Journey – Come Along for the Ride”
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Mushrooms are Rising and Fall is in the Air at Wild Ozark
With all the rain we’ve been having, and the cool mornings for the past couple of days, the fungi are loving above ground life. This morning there were mushrooms galore! Fall is Coming Have you noticed fall in the air … Read the rest “Mushrooms are Rising and Fall is in the Air at Wild…
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Slugs and Dragons and Ginseng, Oh My! Wild Ozark Creations
I’ve been working on a few new Wild Ozark creations lately. This creative streak seems to have no end in sight, either, because ideas just keep coming and I keep feeling compelled to follow them through. Slugs This is the … Read the rest “Slugs and Dragons and Ginseng, Oh My! Wild Ozark Creations”
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Balanced Asymmetry and Order in Chaos in Nature, Work, and Art
Note: an edited and better composed version of this is posted over at Medium. I’ve been in a crafty mood lately. It’s probably safe to say I’m always in a crafty mood. I think I’ve finally figured out why.… Read the rest “Balanced Asymmetry and Order in Chaos in Nature, Work, and Art”
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Mailbox and Back in Under an Hour
Art Journaling, Herbalism, Herbs, Musings, Nature, Nature Writing, Ozarks, Photography, Plants, SummerYesterday I brought my camera with me when I went to the mailbox. If I had walked, I know it would have taken more than an hour because I would have seen so many more opportunities to stop and take … Read the rest “Mailbox and Back in Under an Hour”
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