Hibernation Season: Where I’ve Been and Why

Northern lights glowing green over coastal waters and distant town lights in Bayside, Maine.

I owe you an explanation for the radio silence. Or maybe I don’t. But I’ll give you one anyway. The Bear Theory I’m pretty sure I’m part bear. Not in the cool way—no claws, no strength, no intimidating presence. Just the hibernation part. When winter rolls in and the cold settles into my bones, my […]

New Year’s Eve: No Fireworks, Just Forward

New Year’s Eve. Standing on the thin line between 2025 and 2026 like it’s some kind of magical reset instead of just another page on the calendar. Same aches. Same bills. Same world that hasn’t learned a damn thing. But sure, let’s count backwards and pretend fireworks fix things. I’m not making resolutions. Haven’t in […]

The First Shot: When Your Backyard Becomes Your Whole World

Older beagle mix sitting outdoors, looking off into the distance in soft afternoon light.

This is one of the first photos I ever took with my Nikon D7500. Not the first. But close. Early enough that I was still fumbling through menus, second-guessing settings, and wondering if I’d just wasted money on a camera I didn’t know how to use. It’s a simple shot. A dog in profile. Natural […]