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An overdue update + a good day for mushrooms!
I know it’s been many a morning since I offered something to your inbox.
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A long way down
Content warning for medical trauma, hospitals, self harm
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The quick loop
A deep breath.
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Phenology Log: little guys, invasive snacks, and moth o'clock arrives
Hi friends!
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Barry season
Last Friday was my child’s graduation from Pre-K, an event as highly anticipated as it was adorable (highly).
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The loveliness of ladybug larvae
I have a relatively brief post for you today, mostly because this week has thrown me some curve balls and, as I’m sure most everyone on the east coast…
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On a Mushroom Book ✴ Pt 1
The launch of my debut picture book, On a Mushroom Day, illustrated by the magnificent Alexandra Finkeldey, hovers so close on the horizon I can almost…
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Phenology Log: fluffy flowers & a whole lotta frass
6/4/24 ~ Esopus, NY: To find these golden oysters (Pleurotus citrinopileatus) fruiting on the one year anniversary of writing my first Oyster Log felt…
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Why Chicory?
Many folks who read The Oyster Log regularly knew me (Chris) first in connection to my brick-and-mortar business, a nature-focused book & gift shop in…
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The Oyster Log
The Oyster Log
Considering our northeast ecological community with curiosity and care. Deep dives, interviews, and dispatches on the flora, fauna, and funga of the moment.
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