Field Notes
The Small Act I Wish I Had Chosen
During a family trip to Chicago, I missed a small opportunity to acknowledge someone with kindness. What stayed with me was not only what I did, but what my son...
The Small Act I Wish I Had Chosen
During a family trip to Chicago, I missed a small opportunity to acknowledge someone with kindness. What stayed with me was not only what I did, but what my son...
The Invisible Work
Some of the most meaningful changes in life happen long before anyone else can see them. A healthy lawn, better health, stronger relationships, and a more hopeful outlook all have...
The Invisible Work
Some of the most meaningful changes in life happen long before anyone else can see them. A healthy lawn, better health, stronger relationships, and a more hopeful outlook all have...
Schechingers Never Quit
A reflection on worm farming, parenting, confidence, and the difference between quitting and changing direction. Sometimes the work that matters happens quietly, in the dark, one small piece at a...
Schechingers Never Quit
A reflection on worm farming, parenting, confidence, and the difference between quitting and changing direction. Sometimes the work that matters happens quietly, in the dark, one small piece at a...
Why Did These Tomatoes Wilt? A Backyard Garden ...
A local gardener had several tomato plants suddenly wilt even though nearby plants looked healthy and the soil felt moist. I visited to observe, collect samples, and review soil and...
Why Did These Tomatoes Wilt? A Backyard Garden ...
A local gardener had several tomato plants suddenly wilt even though nearby plants looked healthy and the soil felt moist. I visited to observe, collect samples, and review soil and...
The Water Started to Organize Itself
A reflection on unfinished projects, self-compassion, and what a homemade vortex tank taught me about patience, progress, and creating the right environment for growth.
The Water Started to Organize Itself
A reflection on unfinished projects, self-compassion, and what a homemade vortex tank taught me about patience, progress, and creating the right environment for growth.
A Lawn Is Not Just a Lawn
A lawn can be seen as grass that needs to be greener, or it can be seen as a living system. This week’s Field Note is about soil health, biology,...
A Lawn Is Not Just a Lawn
A lawn can be seen as grass that needs to be greener, or it can be seen as a living system. This week’s Field Note is about soil health, biology,...