In its enchanting song, the Black-faced Solitaire stops the world from spinning too fast. So listen here for this songbird — and perhaps stick around for insights on nature, harmony, conservation, hope, gadgets, and writing.

Although this episode is for everyone, it’s the AMA, the “Ask Me Anything,” in which I take questions from paying subscribers — you make Chasing Nature happen for all of us.

After my brief reflection on the solitaire, I drift into questions about learning in nature, birds at the feeders, and whether humans might live more in harmony with the natural world (including how I myself balance the digital and the natural), among other topics. I wrap up with perspective on the challenges of writing here on Substack.

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