Category Archives: inside/outside

The Shape of the Wind

Posted on March 14, 2017 by Andrea Jones

I am not, as I have mentioned in this space before, fond of the wind. In its rush to be elsewhere, air on the move unsettles my universes: the interior one as well as the world outside. The agitated limbs … Continue reading →

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Reading Season

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Andrea Jones

The pattern makes sense: that these winter months are a time of retreat, a withdrawal of sorts from the outdoor domain of wild that orients a significant part of my life. The weather is cold and even if it’s not—even … Continue reading →

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Shifting Gears

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Andrea Jones

I like being a denizen of the temperate zones. I appreciate that the seasons here, dictated by my position on the globe, are so distinct. Watching the gradual cycling of weather, light, foliage, and animal activity has helped train me … Continue reading →

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Wind

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Andrea Jones

Determined to not let the wind dictate my activities, I head out for a walk on a February day. The air pouring across the ridge is comparatively mild, by which I mean that I can hear something other than wind … Continue reading →

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Drawing the Blinds

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Andrea Jones

The seasons’ slow cycling brings changes in the weather and the angle of the sun, along with shifts in the routines of daily life. On this high ridge in central Colorado, as in many other parts of the northern hemisphere, … Continue reading →

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