In the last handful of years, unboxing and unpacking are words heard often. Unfolding is the word that came to mind for Linnea. Mind, body, and story unfolding to the point of being in the right space. The right place. As in mapping, popping open a compass to find true north. Over the 2024 seasons, Linnea saw northern lights, a comet, and dark sky stars. Wandering on the third rock, Linnea found rock collecting sites and submitted hand-drawn maps for publication in a rockhound journal. As views rotated, critiques guided revisions to the place with a turn, a lightening for the main character, and the last unfolding on time to story resolution. Maybe, looking outside is the way to find a clear blue story. Linnea will be submitting.

For a look back at Linnea’s recent writing journey, see the comprehensive post, With Story Breath. Updates for 2023: Her photograph did get into the spring National Park Photography exhibit at Homestead National Historic Park. The last poem of her triptych appeared in a regional anthology.

Linnea is now on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky (@writerlinnea).