The sea is not my home. The coast is not my home. These Palmettos and agaves, the Spanish moss and dry grass, are not my plants. They’re beautiful. But they’re not mine. In my dreams, the towering pines, edifices to nature’s strength despite seasonal fires and sandy soil, are comforting. Light filters through their highContinue reading “Florida, 2019”
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Cloudy Days in Downeast Maine
I didn’t sleep at all that night. That’s not an exaggeration, either, I literally did not sleep from the moment I lay down to the moment my alarm went off in the chilly, darkened Waterville hotel room. I was excited, but not excited enough to stay awake all night, I just overthought my sleeplessness untilContinue reading “Cloudy Days in Downeast Maine”
What is Northern Loss?
My name is Jack, and I am the author of everything you’re going to read here on Northern Loss. Here are some basic facts about me: I’m 17 years old I live in New England Music is very important to me I like to hike In addition to the bullets listed above, I feel likeContinue reading “What is Northern Loss?”