Forest Idylls
Moments of Hope in a Forest of Hardship
There’s light at the end of the tunnel. It gets darkest right before the dawn. When you reach the bottom, there’s no place to go but up.
But what about before then?
What about going through that tunnel? Traversing that dark? Tiptoeing through the bottom? My stories are about finding your joy, your hope, before that light appears, when all seems lost. Because if you know how to look, there’s always an idyll in the darkest forest.
Published Short Stories
Sometimes it takes more courage to live than to die.
Your past does not define your future.
A mask cannot hide who you are.
Recent Posts
19th Century Shoes: 1881 – 1890
There were quite a variety of descriptions on this one, including some conflicting information–such as lots of information on women’s walking boots but also notes saying that day shoes were more fashionable than walking boots, so it seems clear that there was some transition during this time period. 1881-1890ish Men’s Footwear Women’s Footwear Resources
Dinner at 1800: Sponge Cake
Also, apparently, known as “diet-bread” (wouldn’t that be nice?). Easy, right? One would think. But not the way The Frugal Housewife chose to present it! Honestly, this recipe turned out…but I’m getting ahead of myself. Don’t forget to watch the short version over on Instagram! Sponge Cake The Frugal Housewife Published in 1832 This recipe…
When It’s Time to Stop Eating Frogs
One of my favorite sayings is Eat The Frog! For anyone who has no idea why on earth I would eat a frog, it essentially just means to do the difficult things first. The things you don’t want to do. So, you know that doctor’s appointment you’ve been putting off? Or those reels you need…
On The Trail: Diary Entry Inspiration
Instead of my typical post giving you information about the trail, today I’ve decided to do something different just for fun. I’m going to share a few specific parts of my manuscript (that, yes, I am still querying) that I pulled from actual diary entries. Wagon Construction: “He’d assured them the canvas was covered in…
Forest Idylls 