Jenna Nienhuis
nature writer | artist | mother
Category: motherhood
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We arrive at San Elijo Lagoon, leaving the Sunday Scarries back at home to wallow. This coastal estuary hosts a new act of wonder minute by minute upon the wetland stage. Wandering rivers catch the glare of the sun for its last call of the day. Fast and furious all three of my little birds…
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I wish I could bottle up the scent of grapefruit blossomsto remind you of the Seed School days.“Good morning!” you were greeted with a warm smileNo shoes…no worries.The squeaks and squeals of free-range children and chickensmelding into Elizabeth Mitchell melodies.Bubble magic was only the beginningof where you might go that day.Birds, nests and eggs —…
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This story first takes shape as a scramble of words into the notes section of my iPhone, then in folklore form to my family. But what is the “story” if nothing happened? Daytime in the wild brims with adventure, freedom and possibility. We chase sunlight around the redwood-shaded campground and float in translucent water where…
Jenna Nienhuis 