I’m so distraught that my small rural northwestern Colorado community is considering inviting a data center. I’ve called all the commissioners, the mayor, my (useless) Congress rep, and even the current AG/future governor to share my concerns. My essay on Substack substack.com/@emmy351556/...

Resigned, my footsteps trudged on. Passing by golden grain waving their spears at the newly threatened Bear’s Ears Mountains in Moffat county -Part of the rugged and unruly Elkhead Mountains that defy expectation- Running east to west Cradling us in high desert embrace #coloraday #bluskyartshow

I climbed up the Sandrock To see the sky, unobstructed I found myself Surrounded By hazy vistas: Distant mountains, Monuments to creation, Not purple and majestic- Gray and visually flattened by wildfire smoke

Bold, defiant, wild Not planted or planned for, yet You grow tall in spite #sunflower #flowersofblusky #poetry

I’m teaching myself Japanese painting techniques. Angry feathered foes Arguing on matters of Extreme importance #blueskyartshow #coloraday #birdsofblusky #sumi #sumi-e

Love to all bees natives, bumbles and honey 😉

A mothers embrace Sweet, aggressive cuddling It’s good to be loved Happy #caturday

6/12 Oriental poppy Explosion of color Sunrise anchored and growing Beauty delighted 6/17 Vibrant beauty fades Petals wither scorching sun Unrelenting wind Winds gust petals fall Poppy thinks reproduction Priorities shift #blueskyartshow #coloraday #summer #flowers #poppies

The conservation zine I’m published in is available today! Entering this publication sparked a regular practice of writing poetry that is now routine. I’m adding regular painting now as well ❤️ friendsoftheyampa.com/clf-arts-adv... #friendsoftheyampa #coloraday #artistsofbluesky

Poppy reaches, stretched Spiky leaves warn and protect I wait. Too early

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. *I ran out of days, but couldn’t leave these 2 or 🤪 #booksky #20books20days #bookchallenge #buchchallenge #20daybookchallenge

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 20 #booksky #20books20days #bookchallenge #buchchallenge #20daybookchallenge

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 19 #booksky #20books20days #bookchallenge #buchchallenge #20daybookchallenge

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 18 #booksky #20books20days #bookchallenge #buchchallenge #20daybookchallenge

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 17 #booksky #20books20days #bookchallenge #buchchallenge #20daybookchallenge

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 16 #booksky #20books20days #bookchallenge #buchchallenge #20daybookchallenge

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 15 #booksky #20books20days #bookchallenge #buchchallenge #20daybookchallenge

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 13 #booksky #20books20days #bookchallenge #buchchallenge #20daybookchallenge

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 13 #booksky #20books20days #bookchallenge #buchchallenge #20daybookchallenge

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 12 #booksky #20books20days #bookchallenge #buchchallenge #20daybookchallenge

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 11 #booksky #20books20days #bookchallenge #buchchallenge #20daybookchallenge

I had to make more since it sold out so fast! Dandelion jelly or poor man’s honey is back in stock. Find it on my Etsy page: woodfamilyranch.etsy.com/listing/1019... #flowerpower #coloraday #flowerjelly #spring

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 10 #booksky #20books20days #bookchallenge #buchchallenge #20daybookchallenge

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 9 #booksky #20books20days #bookchallenge #buchchallenge #20daybookchallenge

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 8 #booksky #20books20days #bookchallenge #buchchallenge #20daybookchallenge

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 7 #booksky #20books20days #bookchallenge #buchchallenge #20daybookchallenge

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 6 #booksky #20books20days #bookchallenge #buchchallenge #20daybookchallenge

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 5 #booksky #20books20days #bookchallenge #buchchallenge #20daybookchallenge

Horizon on fire Vibrant orange blends with purple Day triumphs the night Frozen beige landscape Stretches out, longing for the Sun’s warmth and the day Ponds, streams and rivers Reflect the Golden dawn light Illuminating #poetry #haiku #nationalhaikuday

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 4 #booksky #20books20days #bookchallenge #buchchallenge #20daybookchallenge