This isn’t a travel essay, but- yes- it’s about traveling in Iceland. In June we took the kids, rented a camper van, and spent ten days driving… Read more “June- the waters of Iceland”
May- Hailstones
Evaporation happens when liquid water becomes water vapor. Because water vapor is lighter than air, it floats up into the atmosphere. I wouldn’t have heard it if… Read more “May- Hailstones”
April- Colors
I have found the perfect song for spring. I listen to it in the monotone of winter and hear acoustic raindrops and colors. In the sticky nights… Read more “April- Colors”
March- Urban coyotes
When winter starts slowly releasing its grip- the end of February or beginning of March in Minnesota- the coyotes get restless. It’s their mating season and they… Read more “March- Urban coyotes”
February- Earth tides
At the end of February, when Russia began attacking Ukraine, I was hosting an art and writing retreat on an ice-locked island in far northern Minnesota. The… Read more “February- Earth tides”
January- Winter’s Bluebirds
Last week it was still January. In Minnesota. But, on Tuesday the wind wasn’t cold enough to hurt, which inspired me to take Ruth-the-dog out for a… Read more “January- Winter’s Bluebirds”
2020: A Year of Lowliness
Advent poem #4, by Sarah CR Clark
Instructions for Wondering
Advent 2020, poem #2 by Sarah CR Clark
Advent Poem in the form of a tiny film
I wrote a series of Advent poems this year for Nokomis Heights Lutheran Church (Mpls). I hope this first poem finds you healthy and safe.