Since returning from my blogging hiatus that ended in 2020, traffic has been steady, though noticeably lower than before the break. But in the past few months, visits have jumped significantly. From the stats, it looks like my Seagull Bar SNA post was linked somewhere, and so far, I've managed to hold on to those new readers.
This blog is, at its core, a place for journaling my excursions in Nature and, to a lesser extent, working through ideas about current events — most often those tied to the First Amendment. I don't treat it as breaking news or polished analysis so much as an ongoing conversation with myself: a way to test thoughts, connect them to what I've read or observed, and see where they lead.
As I mentioned some time ago, when I returned to blogging I disabled comments. Part of the decision was practical — I didn't want to spend time moderating spam or dealing with the occasional rude drive-by remark. But it was also about focus. Without the constant pull of reactions, the blog feels more like a private workspace, a place where I can shape ideas without worrying about an immediate response. That keeps the writing process closer to journaling than to a debate stage, which is exactly what I want this space to be.
So, welcome, new readers! I'm glad you found your way here, and I hope you'll stick around as I continue exploring the trails, ideas, and odd tangents that keep this little corner of the blogosphere alive.