Oh Becki, how beautiful. Heartfelt and heartbreaking. I so appreciate your honoring of the land and the four-legged people who live there. My prayers for you and your world continue. Blessings, Deb
Love this, Becki. I'm envious of your hunting abilities--it's one of those things I've always said I'd like to learn but never did do it. Happy Thanksgiving!
Thank you for reading. After reading some of these comments, y’all got me thinking of a new essay of how I became a hunter, as a wildlife lover, it was something I’d never imagine I’d do.
Becki, I love to hear you read these stories, and walk along the path with you. The details you include bring everything to life. I wonder—do you take a journal with you to the deer stand or your kayak? Do you return from your local journeys and jot everything down before you forget? You’ve left me wanting more.
Thank you Cathy. I thought about using notes on my phone to jot down the things I saw but I was trying to be so still & pay attention that I decided not to. And kayaking, my hands are both busy trying to keep me straight. Knowing I won’t be able to take notes in the moment, I make myself pay extra close attention to details & the first thing I do when I get to pen & paper is jot them down. While I’m doing whatever I’m planning to describe later, it’s a fun little exercise to create the sentences in my head of how I want to describe something. Asking myself what things look like or remind me of. Thanks for asking about my process. I’m working on a writing update soon, this could be a good little blurb.
What a beautiful rumination on so many things. Thank you for taking me with you to the deer stand this morning.
Blessings
Thank you for coming Beth.
Oh Becki, how beautiful. Heartfelt and heartbreaking. I so appreciate your honoring of the land and the four-legged people who live there. My prayers for you and your world continue. Blessings, Deb
Thank you Deb. One day at a time with gentleness & grace.
Love this, Becki. I'm envious of your hunting abilities--it's one of those things I've always said I'd like to learn but never did do it. Happy Thanksgiving!
Thank you for reading. After reading some of these comments, y’all got me thinking of a new essay of how I became a hunter, as a wildlife lover, it was something I’d never imagine I’d do.
Oh, I hope you do!
I feel calm when I read your stories. Thank you, friend.
Thank you my friend. It’s a gift you always give to me when we interact. Glad to return the favor.
This is beautiful, Becki. So reverent and filled with love, even amidst the upheaval. I hope your Thanksgiving was warm and hearty and soul-soothing.
Thank you Mary. It was a quiet and peaceful Thanksgiving which I hope continues through the rest of the holiday season.
Becki, I love to hear you read these stories, and walk along the path with you. The details you include bring everything to life. I wonder—do you take a journal with you to the deer stand or your kayak? Do you return from your local journeys and jot everything down before you forget? You’ve left me wanting more.
Thank you Cathy. I thought about using notes on my phone to jot down the things I saw but I was trying to be so still & pay attention that I decided not to. And kayaking, my hands are both busy trying to keep me straight. Knowing I won’t be able to take notes in the moment, I make myself pay extra close attention to details & the first thing I do when I get to pen & paper is jot them down. While I’m doing whatever I’m planning to describe later, it’s a fun little exercise to create the sentences in my head of how I want to describe something. Asking myself what things look like or remind me of. Thanks for asking about my process. I’m working on a writing update soon, this could be a good little blurb.
I feel like I’m sitting there listening to a very wise woman when reading your stories. ❤️❤️❤️And of course, I am!