Beryl: 3

ByThe Well

It’s been a couple weeks here, just my Mom and me. Dad was here before but had to go back up to St. Louis. When I landed, they wanted me to stay the night. I wasn’t in the mood to sleep in my old room. They filled me in, and we got on the road…

Emigale

ByThe Well

Being outside, in the quiet corners of wilderness, has been the only thing that’s gotten me through the past few years, and especially the past 12 months. Nature is so good for introverts. Nurturing, restorative, but ultimately unconcerned about your presence. It’s got bigger things to think about. The quarantine hasn’t hit me as hard…