(creator of The CryptoNaturalist Podcast and author of Field Guide to the Haunted Forest) contemplates mental health and celebrates the natural world with warmth and humor. The poetry and prose in this collection are an eclectic mix unified by themes of stubborn hope and empathy. Vivid and approachable, the work gathered here invites readers to rediscover commonplace wonders and find new beauty in topics ranging from owls to atoms. The poems in this collection highlight our connection to a living universe and affirm our place in a wilderness worthy of our love.