I grew up, and still live, in what we — as in humans— have decided to call a coastal temperate rainforest which as you can I imagine by the name, rainsFootnote 11. Sometimes a lot. →

You know how children’s stories and Christmas movies and other fantastical tales often have a moment where the kids are getting older and start doubting the magic of life? →

I see herons—sorry, Great Blue Herons—most of the year, but their plumage seems to change this time of year so now I’m really eyeing them up. →

The sun was out. This may sound like a mundane statement—I assure you—it is not. The sun was out! By the glory of God, the Sun had broken through the clouds and reached my dull, damp skin. →