Dru Jaeger

Reimagining nature What stories shape your world?

Amy continues to whip up a storm with her wind, so it's not a good day for walking. Meanwhile, here are some reflections on what nature means, inspired by some extraordinary stories.

#nature #walking #thesaltpath #lamb #romanticgeography

YouTube video by ukcomedy Patricia Routledge Kitty

"I walked the Pennine Way in slingbacks in an attempt to publicise mental health." Patricia Routledge was a comedy goddess who will be sorely missed. RIP Kitty.

A handful of acorns.

A handful of acorns from the abundance of the woodland floor. I buried the one that was already germinating. /|\

Rain drop hanging on the tip of a tree fern frond.

After the rain.

Screen shot of Pilgrimagic article entitled Beginning again

After a month away from writing Pilgrimagic on Substack, it's good to be back. I'm glad I took some time out to reassess and reflect. Read my reflections on finding a new path: pilgrimagic.substack.com/p/beginning-again

#walking #wellbeing #wonder

In any home, design choices at the front door convey important messages to visitors.

Our hallway says, “We are judging you.”

Beautiful!

Clock tower in Stanley Park, Blackpool

Some people like to talk Blackpool down. But anyone who does has clearly never been to Stanley Park.

10/10. Incredible film.

Willow wreath

For Alban Elfed (Mabon, autumn equinox), I crafted a twisted willow wreath from fresh tree cuttings. A circle with lines for the balance of this moment, and a deep shadow cast by bright sunshine. /|\ #druidsky #witchsky #pagansky

Swollen stream through woodland.

After a day of heavy rain, streams are bursting their banks. This is a usually a woodland, not a swamp.

I love the geometric patterns of electricity pylons, especially contrasted with the twisting organic shapes of tree branches. Walking in the drizzle yesterday, the overhead wires were buzzing with sound, providing a rhythmic undertone to the evening calls of nesting birds.

Sunset lit clouds over a stormy grey sea

Blustery walk with the dog along the prom this evening. But the roaring grey sea and salmon streaked sky were spectacular.

Pile of chocolate brownies

Saturday baking: malted chocolate brownies. I love this recipe by Claire Saffitz. They take forever, but they are worth the wait.

Double rainbow over sand dunes

Double rainbow 🌈 🌈

Mini tour of our seaside garden. Enjoy!

The Ridgeway is a wonderful path. Whereabouts were you on it?

Pear and ginger crumble

Pear and ginger crumble ready to pop in the oven for tea.

Oystercatchers and people on the beach.

Crowds on the beach.

For one who is exhausted Lessons in pacing, rest and resilience.

If life is exhausting right now, take this as an encouragement to rest, find a gentler pace and invest in the resources that sustain you.

#selfcare #rest #pacing #resilience

Mera napping on the sofa

The little sofa is the perfect spot for Mera to have an afternoon snooze.

#dogsofbluesky #rescuedogs #dogsky #furbaby

The Brock river valley is a magical place. I love that we give offerings of flowers to the river and grain to the woodland animals when we visit. And I'm so happy that Mera loves it too. She was so peaceful, and so at home. /|\

A Short Hike Finding nature in a video game.

I loved wandering the trails of Hawk Peak in A Short Hike. And it turns out that games can be a surprising route to nature connection.

#walking #nature #gaming

We're surrounded by starlings!

Lovely cartoon from Tom Gauld in the Guardian.

#thesaltpath

I say this as a fully committed dog person, but the little cat in the game is adorable!

Despite my meltdown over putting together a building in the icy cold (why does my brain think I'm in actual danger when it's only a game?!) I'm really enjoying it so far. It is just beautiful, too.

Ah, not caterpillars... I think they might be dusky birch sawfly larvae.

Caterpillars eating a birch leaf

Caterpillars absolutely devouring one of the leaves on a birch in the back garden. Can anyone identify them?

#gardening #caterpillars #birchtree

Sunset reflecting on sand

The Lughnasadh sunset shone from beneath low cloud and glistened over the sand. /|\