I felt the sun in so many different places since my last post. Any month, like weather, is variable. May wasn’t without great loss. I talk about this a little in my newsletter: tinyletter.com/heathervmyers.
What helps me is directing my efforts and energy into what makes me feel good. Also, creating a protected and sacred space. This takes many forms. Traveling, really just being somewhere that feels new, gives me peace of mind; my writing and art happens easier, more at ease. Old spaces can also few anew. I like revisiting what I know or where I’ve been. There’s usually more to find.
On my road trip down to Florida (where I’m staying for a little with my partner), these are a few places we stopped at: Blackwater Falls in WV; Richmond, VA; Asheville, NC; Tallulah Gorge in GA, St. George’s Island in FL, Wakulla Springs, and several places in Tallahassee, FL. Below are just a handful of photos from the visits.
Blackwater Falls and Davis, WV:
Sirianni’s Cafe 
Sirianni’s Cafe 
The Falls 
Outside of the campground near the falls
Maymont Park in Richmond:
Asheville:
Asheville KOA East 
Over Easy Cafe 
Native Kitchen 
View from the campsite
Tallulah George:
Bridge to the gorge 
750 steps down and up 
What flower is this? The gorge!
Various places in Florida (Cascade Park, Tallahassee Museum, St. George’s, FSU Rez, Alfred B. McClay Garden):
The month is still early. I will start teaching again soon. I hope you make time and go out to have your adventures, too. ♡
Idk what it is, but writing also happens much easier for me while traveling. It is like the only time I am able to completely absorb my surroundings and stop being the version of myself that gets distracted by everything.
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I think that’s definitely what it is for me to, too. My thoughts redirect elsewhere and away from the usual worries!
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