I went to Central Park last weekend to do some birdwatching. Hoping to take advantage of the early spring migration, I ducked crowds of families and tourists and walked deep into The Ramble, a forested area with some of the best birding in the city. There’s a beautiful meadow at the entrance to The Ramble.ContinueContinue reading “Another Dang Cardinal Essay”
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On Birds, Bad Days, and Paying Attention
I lay in bed covered by my weighted blanket, trying desperately not to scream or start sobbing. My brain was churning itself into a mental illness smoothie: panic mixed with depression mixed with ADHD overwhelm. It had been one of those days. I sliced my finger open trying to cut bread. I found out thatContinueContinue reading “On Birds, Bad Days, and Paying Attention”
