Archive - The Fern and The Flame

Lost In the Woods

Talking about a new season of deep depression

Oct 5 •

If the Sky's the Limit...

Reflecting on unrequited dreams

Oct 1 •

September 2025

After a LONG sick week

Sep 28 •

Still Not Feeling Like Myself Yet

Sep 26 •

Sorry, We're Sick!

I'll be back as soon as I can write with a clear head again

Sep 23 •

Garbled Thoughts on Living Through Such a Sordid Piece of US History

I'm sick and very weary

Sep 18 •

Small Steps Still Count

Lately it feels like I’ve got too many spinning plates.

Sep 16 •

A Forest of Possibilities

The hopeful projects taking root as we prepare for another holiday season

Sep 12 •

Another Public American Shooting

I need to begin this post with honesty: I have terribly mixed feelings about today’s news.

Sep 11 •

Anxiety That Crowds Out the Good News

An unexpected letter announced a surreal win tonight

Sep 10 •

Stitching a Story for Halloween

The most wonderful time of the year

Sep 8 •

Problems, Pumpkins, and Possibilities

Sometimes life feels like it’s nothing but problems piled high, but with fall creeping closer, maybe there’s still room for good things

Sep 3 •

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