The Wandering Pyro

The older I get, the more I'm digging my heels into living my life my way.

Why can't I keep a bit of holiday decor up all year long? That zombie squirrel just makes me laugh every time I look at it.

And those icicle lights? They just create the most cozy ambiance.

So what about you? Share what you are unafraid to admit and let's normalize being cringe.

Look up and down for signs of spring and keep your ears open!

Notice an increased presence of circling Turkey Vultures? I honestly didn't know they migrate until I did this turkey vulture piece. There are year round residents here in Missouri. But after learning this, I've been keeping my eyes on the sky and have definitely noticed more turkey vulture now. And it's just the beginning of Spring Migration.

Blue bells are in bloom and the mushrooms are popping! Fiddleheads are also starting to sprout.

Whippoorwill's are migrating. Some have even been recorded in St. Louis. It is always a wonderful treat to hear them at night.

Good camping weather is here. The days are longer and the nights are just chilly enough for a comfortable night's sleep in a cozy sleeping bag.

What signs of spring do you always look for? Share your favorites in the comments and where you live! It'd be pretty cool to learn what signs of spring occur in different geographic regions.

The last time I worked on this little bear cub, I was outside on a sweltering summer day, the heat pressing down as I burned each detail into the wood. Fast forward to today, and the snow is finally melting, the air is crisp but warm enough to remind me that spring isn’t too far off.

This piece has always felt a little personal to me—the shy peek from behind the tree, that quiet curiosity. Maybe today is a good day to step outside, take a deep breath, and peek out from winter’s long embrace.

Working on a cute little fuzz butt.