Settling in for the Night

Christine Snyder Tags: observation simple joys

On an evening walk, right before sundown, my dog and I came across a family of deer bedding down for the night. We were far enough away for my dog not to disturb them, but they kept a watchful eye to make sure she didn't wander any closer. It was going to be a cold night, my head started to ache just from the short time of my walk. It made me think how helpless we humans are when it comes to exposure of the elements. It's a wonder they can just sleep out in the open, without any blankets or coats. It would be funny if that were a thing, little animal blankets they make and use for cold nights.

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What are Little Moments you say? This is a once weekly newsletter that I hope is a small nudge or ounce of motivation for you to get outside and observe the natural world. It doesn't have to be grandiose, a small leaf on the ground, an interesting rock, anything you notice that you pay enough attention to casually sketch it or paint it in a journal. All the Little Moments add up to a life lived more observantly, grounded in the natural world.

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