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APRIL 2026 – A cloudy spring day, the air silent amongst the evergreens, the light rain beginning to turn the trail ahead to mud. After a long New England winter, these are welcomed conditions and I know it won’t be long until all the sounds of nature and life will return. I’ve been exploring new trails with friends and discovering a lot of hidden spots that offer a glimpse of a more untamed landscape. I had hoped to see a red squirrel or two on this particular trip as they tend to favor the evergreen environment on display, but no such luck on this hike.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Before any trip into the woods, I enjoy researching the trail system, and devising an optimal route for the day’s adventure. Are you a natural planner? I am. I like to strategize everything, spend time investigating different options, and carefully consider each choice. I consider it a strength. Though sometimes there is something to be said for spontaneity and taking the path less traveled!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My writing and creative process tends to be similar too. Lots of research, lots of pre-visualization, and drafts of the plot arc and key pivot points in the story. These elements aren’t set in stone, always have to be ready to re-calibrate when a better idea develops, like finding a cool branching path to a scenic view on a hike, you have to explore it! So take your time and put everything you have into your creative pursuits, it’ll increase your odds of delivering a noteworthy, authentic result. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thoughtfulness in an indifferent world is a super power, it can make all the difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

~ CS<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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