kirsten | Abies

February 6, 2017 / kirsten / Garden

The Longest Month

It is tempting, in this season of waiting, to rush ahead, to bury myself in…

January 21, 2017 / kirsten / #notjustparks

Last weekend, I found myself once again in the woods. All was quiet, still, snowy.…

December 23, 2016 / kirsten / Biophiliac's Guide

OK, OK, you convinced me that I need to dedicate 20 hours to tamale making.…

December 23, 2016 / kirsten / Biophiliac's Guide

Tip #4: Make Food Together Every winter around the holidays, I spend many, many hours…

November 29, 2016 / kirsten / #notjustparks

The mushrooming this season has been excellent. Perhaps it has something to do with record-breaking…

October 9, 2016 / kirsten / Hiking

Location and directions: Okanogan County; from western Washington, drive SR 20 to Mazama. In Mazama, continue…

August 10, 2016 / kirsten / Biophiliac's Guide

Tip #3: Talking to People Who Aren’t Just Like You Is, in General, a Good…

August 8, 2016 / kirsten / #notjustparks

I love it when a place surprises you. A few weekends ago, our plan was…

July 12, 2016 / kirsten / Hiking

Location and directions: Skagit County; from east-bound SR 20, turn left toward the Marblemount Ranger…

July 12, 2016 / kirsten / Biophiliac's Guide

Tip #2: Learn the language A few weekends ago, we spent time exploring a spur off…