IN THE THICKET: DAILY FIELD NOTES FROM THE STUDIO

IN THE THICKET: DAILY FIELD NOTES FROM THE STUDIO

ROOTS

anchoring, settling affairs,

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Melanie Janisse Barlow
Feb 27, 2026
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This may contain: the diagram shows how many plants are growing on each side of the wall, and what they look like

The light this morning is astounding. Simple. I have a day ahead to continue to forge through the necessary tasks of my life and as each gets accomplished, I get closer to some time that I have put aside to write. I note that is is a goal post shifter and so I am no longer interested in pinning it to the earth. It will just happen when it happens. I am …

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