In this reflective post, the author recounts the experience of an 8.8 magnitude earthquake that struck eastern Russia while she was resting after caring for her ailing father. The earthquake serves as a metaphor for grief, illustr...
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5.3Stranded
2025-05-06 • nature marine life beach ocean velella velella
The post discusses Velella velella, a free-floating hydrozoan known as 'by-the-wind sailors,' which are often mistaken for Portuguese Man O’Wars. It highlights their global presence, reliance on wind for movement, and the phenomen...
4Impermanence
2025-07-29 • reflection nature change metaphor impermanence
The post reflects on the concept of impermanence through the metaphor of driftwood logs on Manzanita Beach, highlighting the emotional struggle of accepting change and loss. The author observes the physical changes of the logs due...
4Scene change
2025-06-10 • travel nature storytelling personal development
The author shares their experience attending a training at the Menucha Retreat and Conference Center in the Columbia River Gorge, highlighting the beauty of the location and the intensity of the Transformational Community Storytel...
4Negative
2025-06-02 • nature tide class beach exploration
The author reflects on the excitement of experiencing negative tide levels, which reveal sand and rocks usually underwater. They share personal observations about the recent low tide of -2.9 ft, highlighting the opportunity to exp...
The author reflects on a recent trip to Cape Cod where she met sober friends and was inspired to visit Walden Pond after a suggestion from her niece's boyfriend. She draws parallels between her own journey and that of Henry David ...
3.3Elk butts
2025-07-08 • photography nature ebay elk stack
The author reflects on a significant day in their photography journey, recalling a moment when they captured a popular photo of two elk in the morning mist. Despite taking many photos, only one stood out as spectacular, while the ...
0Jean MacDonald
2025-06-04 •
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0Jean MacDonald
2025-06-03 •
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The text describes the Velella velella, a free-floating hydrozoan found on the ocean's surface, also known as 'by-the-wind sailors.' The author reflects on their resemblance to Portuguese Man O’Wars and their tendency to strand on...
0Jean MacDonald
2025-05-06 •
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0Jean MacDonald
2025-05-03 •
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0Jean MacDonald
2025-05-03 •
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The author discusses her recent activities, including posting essays and photos on Substack and selling her photos as greeting cards on Etsy. She also talks about her experience with Substack and her decision to join the platform ...
0Jean MacDonald
2025-04-29 •
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0Reset
2025-04-22 •
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0Jean MacDonald
2025-03-31 •
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0Suspense
2025-03-31 • metaphor wave riding contact force
The author describes a wave phenomenon where an incoming wave meets a receding wave's undertow, creating a momentary occurrence of a dark low wall of slurry. The author reflects on the forces working in two directions and the remi...
0Jean MacDonald
2025-03-28 •
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0Chaotic
2025-03-24 • life challenges storm beach
The author describes the chaotic state of the beach after a storm and compares it to life's unexpected challenges.
0Jean MacDonald
2025-03-19 •
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0Jean MacDonald
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