wool·gath·er·ing
/ˈwo͝olˌɡaT͟H(ə)riNG/
noun
indulgence in aimless thought or dreamy imagining; absentmindedness.
Woolgathering is an accountability project + creative outlet written by me, Andrea (hi!) Every month I write essays that explore themes related to being, nature and place, specifically the mountainous corner of the world where I live in wild, wonderful West Virginia. My fundamental impulse is to muse, daydream and well, wool-gather (coincidentally, I have also recently fallen in love with knitting.) That dreamy impulse infuses my work here and everywhere.
What you can expect: specificity of daily attention (usually in the “chat” format here on Substack); broad perspective of greater, seasonal movements & shifts via monthly essays; acknowledgement of shortcomings and follies with hearty forgiveness and humor; and that eternal dance of compassion for myself and others as we navigate this unreasonably beautiful and perplexing world.
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