Essay originally published in April 2024 issue of Rock Pile Press entitled New Rules Next Week Ink illustration by author Every year as...

In times of climate crisis, it’s important to reground ourselves in our surroundings. This means attending to our relationships with even...

Locust borer on goldenrod Pausing to observe a stand of falltime goldenrod nodding in the wind, you’ll likely find a plethora of buzzing...

After the storm Tuesday night’s storm flashed lightning in its angry eyes, bringing an awe-inspiring deluge upon the streets of Evanston....

Making a brief stop while feeding its young The chittering cliff swallows made their grand return to the Lakeside this spring and settled...

I feel the world more than ever before Gentle breeze caressing The fine white hairs Little feelers sticking out Helping me stay cognizant...

Soft moonlight streamed down favorably on all lovers who traversed the lakeside this April, but none more so than the midge flies....

Grey days and sheets of rain bring the glistening sheen of happy plants, each cell exclaiming loudly with newly-magnified color. Endless...