Magnificently written. Thanks for taking me on a stroll in your neighborhood. You've captured the way our consciousness makes deeper connections when grounded in the natural world.
Thought you might enjoy this photo of the vast vacant lot that the Lincoln Memorial intruded on - I found it in a photo album bought on eBay a few years back: https://www.flickr.com/photos/rock_creek/50694461683
There was a dump on one edge of it, but it was basically just scrub woods, weeds + pools of stagnant water from the time the land was made out of mud dredged from the Potomac in the 1880s until construction got underway in the early 20s.
I am amazed that they are living in the city, and that one seems to be regularly visiting our yard! Apparently individuals, especially males, exclusively occupy very large ranges, something like 50-70 acres per animal. Merry Christmas to you, Thomas, and thanks for all the wonderful material you share on here. 🐺
It's lovely to see how you celebrate this festive time. Thanks for sharing your Field Notes! Wishing you a fabulous end to the year, and I look forward to more of your news in 2024.
Magnificently written. Thanks for taking me on a stroll in your neighborhood. You've captured the way our consciousness makes deeper connections when grounded in the natural world.
Thank you so much! 🙏🐺💚
Thought you might enjoy this photo of the vast vacant lot that the Lincoln Memorial intruded on - I found it in a photo album bought on eBay a few years back: https://www.flickr.com/photos/rock_creek/50694461683
There was a dump on one edge of it, but it was basically just scrub woods, weeds + pools of stagnant water from the time the land was made out of mud dredged from the Potomac in the 1880s until construction got underway in the early 20s.
What an amazing shot, Ryan—thanks for sharing. So cool to see from that angle, and moment in time.
Thanks for this edition of Field Notes. Nice to know the name of creator of that portal in the woods there by the "milk factory."
Thanks, Lee! Sadly, the portal is gone now. You can find more of Cameron's amazing work here: https://www.cameronkrow.com
Hope to get out for a ride with you in the new year, now that I have some of my time back after getting the book turned in 🚲
I'll be coming back to this over and over during the next few days. And thank you for it - it's just wonderful.
All the best for the coming year.
Thank you so much! And best wishes to you for the holiday and the new year 🌲🥂
Merry Christmas, Chris, a wonderful piece as always. Happy New Year if you're not back before then.
Thanks, Jack! Merry Christmas to you and your family. 🎄 I hope 2024 will bring me to New York and we'll have a chance to see each other again IRL.
I forgot that ringtail cats exist, and I'm glad that they do. Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you and yours.
I am amazed that they are living in the city, and that one seems to be regularly visiting our yard! Apparently individuals, especially males, exclusively occupy very large ranges, something like 50-70 acres per animal. Merry Christmas to you, Thomas, and thanks for all the wonderful material you share on here. 🐺
Thank you!
It's lovely to see how you celebrate this festive time. Thanks for sharing your Field Notes! Wishing you a fabulous end to the year, and I look forward to more of your news in 2024.
Thank you so much! 🙏