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FIELD LOG — “Footprints in the Frost”

  • Writer: Dr. Nancy Rightwood
    Dr. Nancy Rightwood
  • Oct 2
  • 1 min read

Updated: Oct 15


The season’s first frost outlined every secret the forest tried to keep. I found a set of heavy, fresh prints — perfect stride, balanced on slick ground.


I ran for casting supplies.When I came back, the frost was gone.Only the smell of pine and something metallic lingered in the air.



 
 

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