This really resonated with me. I also find myself getting laser focused on a single hobby, but I’m always happiest (and at my most creative) when I’m bouncing around between the many, many activities that I love. Thank you for reminding me of that!
Excellent piece Carl and beautiful photos. I love that Ring-necked Duck. Tending to go all in is something I also have found myself to do. It can be good for the thing being gone all in on, but leads to imbalance as you note.
Big years are very taxing--time-wise, mentally, etc. I don't regret doing one, but I remember getting up early to bird one day in April and thinking, is this even fun?
It sounds like this year was a good learning experience, Carl. That image of the Vermillion Flycatcher is really nice - I've never seen one before as they're not in my area, but that vibrant red colour is amazing. Thanks for sharing.
Very enjoyable reading, Carl, and you made some excellent points. We miss you in our monthly group! Hugs to you!
Hugs right back :)
This really resonated with me. I also find myself getting laser focused on a single hobby, but I’m always happiest (and at my most creative) when I’m bouncing around between the many, many activities that I love. Thank you for reminding me of that!
Welcome. I should get inspired by your writing and do some more backpacking.
Excellent piece Carl and beautiful photos. I love that Ring-necked Duck. Tending to go all in is something I also have found myself to do. It can be good for the thing being gone all in on, but leads to imbalance as you note.
Big years are very taxing--time-wise, mentally, etc. I don't regret doing one, but I remember getting up early to bird one day in April and thinking, is this even fun?
Is this even fun—I feel that. Hope yours is going a bit better
It sounds like this year was a good learning experience, Carl. That image of the Vermillion Flycatcher is really nice - I've never seen one before as they're not in my area, but that vibrant red colour is amazing. Thanks for sharing.
They’re not supposed to be in mine either, but I was blessed with two this year, a couple hundred miles north. You should come see em sometime.