From the Urban Wilderness by MyLotter Rachel
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382440)
Rockingham, Australia
September 10, 2019 6:45pm CST
I had intended to post this some months ago but didn’t. Rachel Lovejoy (@Raelove) has been absent from myLot for quite some time but has now returned so it was a good prompt to get my act together. Welcome back, Rachel.
A long time back, I purchased a book written by Rachel. The book is called ‘From the Urban Wilderness: Life in the Southern Maine Woods’ and is a series of essays enhanced by beautifully crafted photographs. I wrote about it briefly when it arrived but since then I’ve had the chance to finish it and to re-read much of it.
The essays are divided into four ‘seasons’ and were particularly interesting to me as the natural world in that part of the cosmos is so different to what I know so well and love in south-west Western Australia. I particularly loved the photos of autumn with the vibrant colours of the leaves.
As I’ve said before about Rachel’s book, it is best savoured a few pages at a time, like a good wine, and in quiet moments. The essays are very reflective, at least I found them so. I can thoroughly recommend From the Urban Wilderness to all nature-lovers out there.
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
11 Sep 19
Maine is one of the most beautiful states, in the U.S. Especially during the autumn, when all those maple trees are loaded with a full array of colorful leaves! I didn't know that Rachel had comprised a book, how wonderful:)
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@samysotelo18 (7743)
• Mexico
11 Sep 19
That sounds very interesting, im glad you enjoyed it
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@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
11 Sep 19
@JudyEv yes, there are a few absent friends at present - always a worry they might not come back
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@arthurchappell (44941)
• Preston, England
11 Sep 19
@JudyEv Greg hasn't been on for a while which is rather worrying in particular
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
16 Sep 19
Thank you for sharing this, it does sound like a good read.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
11 Sep 19
geesh, i must'a missed this whilst i 'twas 'way fer so long. sounds right'p my alley. i bet the photography 'tis beautiful. love they she set't to the four seasons. those're quite prominent 'p'n that part 'f the country.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
11 Sep 19
@JudyEv oh yes! i've oft wondered why i ne'er 've ventured to that part 'f the country? i 'twas shocked to find that new york state 's many beautiful waterfalls - my main weakness, lol. perhaps one day i'll road trip the u.s. 'n see all 'f these places 'f great beauty'n wonder.
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@garymarsh6 (24035)
• United Kingdom
12 Sep 19
I was not aware that Rachel had written a book. It sounds like a very interesting book to read. She is a very talented lady. I like to read about her cooking. There are so many people with hidden talents on Mylot!
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@DeborahDiane (40850)
• Laguna Woods, California
11 Sep 19
Oh my goodness! It sounds like a wonderful book and I am glad you are being so supportive of her project!
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@ilocosboy (45155)
• Philippines
12 Sep 19
Really nice, now I feel proud many mylotters are book authors.
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@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
11 Sep 19
that is an incredible review. The greatest words an author can hear it is best savored a few pages at a time!
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@JudyEv (382440)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 Sep 19
@DocAndersen And ones that will stand reading more than once are handy too.
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@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
12 Sep 19
@JudyEv i love books that I read, then go off for a bit and then come back.
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@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
12 Sep 19
@JudyEv i have read Tolkein's books, most of them multiple times!
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