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Stacy Boone's avatar

Julie, you make my heart sing. Thank you for the inclusion and thank you for introducing me to more nature writers. People who give me hope with their shared words and perspective. This listing feels so very hopeful. Pictures painted by the writers that are green and beautiful with possibility.

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Julie Gabrielli's avatar

I agree!! It feels GOOD to put this together - both b/c I get to revisit my favorite posts from the past month+ and knowing they work magic together. As soon as I began to read yours about PLAY, I knew it had to be included. 💚 There is a thread of joy running through a lot of these.

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Susie Mawhinney's avatar

Woah… Julie thank you so much for the shout out amidst so many amazing nature lovers… and for including an image from one of my favorite misty mornings ever!

My Sunday reading list is ready! 🙏🏽

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Julie Gabrielli's avatar

Enjoy!

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Amie Pearce's avatar

Thank you so much for including me in this, Julie! It’s a lovely read and I’m in great company 😊

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Julie Gabrielli's avatar

So glad you’re enjoying it. It’s my pleasure.

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Joe Mullich's avatar

I love the Perseid meteror shower and always seek out a special place to watch it from. This year, I backpacked with friends to the top of Telescope Peak, the 11,000-foot mountain in Death Valley National Park. It was 109 degrees in the valley, but cool up high. Best light show in the world.

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Julie Gabrielli's avatar

Wow!! That sounds amazing!

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Mary Beth Rew Hicks's avatar

Also footnote #8!!! Why are you buried in a footnote, Julie? Everyone go read that story!

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Julie Gabrielli's avatar

Can’t compete with Moby

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Julie Gabrielli's avatar

😂😂

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Mary Beth Rew Hicks's avatar

So grateful to be included among such good company. Especially enjoyed the dragonflies. A species of meadowhawk migrates along our coast and I've managed to witness it a few times, but this swarm looked absolutely wild. Thank you for your work in compiling all of these nature goodies for us, Julie.💚

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Julie Gabrielli's avatar

You are most welcome. Doing it is a joy.

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Antonia Malchik's avatar

Ooh, wow, what a lovely selection. And how much optimism do I feel about the possibility of more people finding re-enchantment with land -- and, maybe more importantly, knowing they're not alone in it?

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Julie Gabrielli's avatar

Yes. Yes. 💯

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Nina Schuyler's avatar

Thank you for including In This Ravishing World and for your kind words! So grateful!

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Julie Gabrielli's avatar

Thanks for writing it! It’s such an enjoyable read. I had quite an insight about my own teaching based on Ava’s love for her students.

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Nina Schuyler's avatar

So cool! A reminder that you never know what will resonate.

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Owl Green's avatar

Well, Julie, my afternoon is now completely spoken for. What a fabulous edition. 🐌

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Julie Gabrielli's avatar

Happy reading!

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Adam Nathan's avatar

Thanks for including me here, Julie. There's some great company here.

On an unrelated note, I see the footnote bug has struck. It's hard to shake.

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Julie Gabrielli's avatar

I’ve been suffering for nearly a year. Will never go back. 😂

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