Summary

The website content discusses the beauty and complexity of fog, particularly in relation to a photography prompt for the month of January, and expresses gratitude to contributors.

Abstract

The article titled "Shrouded" introduces the theme for the January "Weeds & Wildflowers" prompt, focusing on the ethereal and varied nature of fog. The author, Dennett, shares a fascination with fog, especially the light, misty kind that doesn't cause hazardous conditions. A photograph by Ivy Shepherd captures a foggy pasture, setting the scene for the theme. The article references an explanation of radiation fog from Mary McMahon on allthingsnature.org, describing how it forms and dissipates. While acknowledging the spooky and dangerous reputation of some fog types, the author emphasizes the dreamy, romantic, and spiritual qualities fog can evoke. The article also includes a call to action for submissions of photos, stories, essays, and poetry that embrace the "Shrouded in Fog" theme, tagged with "Writing Prompt Response." Additionally, Dennett expresses gratitude to various contributors, including Ivy Shepherd for the January banner, those who participated in the December prompt "Afloat," and Louise Peacock for editorial assistance. The author reflects on a challenging 2022 and looks forward to healing and better days in 2023, extending well-wishes to the readers for happiness, health, and inspiration in the new year.

Opinions

The author has a strong appreciation for the aesthetic qualities of fog, particularly the lighter varieties.
Fog is seen as a source of inspiration, capable of evoking a range of emotions and atmospheres, from spooky to romantic.
The author values community contributions, expressing thanks to those who have shared their work and assisted with the website.
There is an acknowledgment of the difficult times faced in the past year and a hopeful outlook for the future.
The article conveys a sense of community and shared experience among the readers and contributors of "Weeds & Wildflowers."

Photo by Ivy Shepherd — Used with Permission

Shrouded

Weeds & Wildflowers January Prompt

I love fog — light, misty ones — not the heavy fogs that cause pile-ups on highways.

I was enchanted when I saw Ivy Shepherd’s foggy pasture. Although the pasture remains green, the tree in the forefront indicates late fall or winter — the perfect time for foggy mornings.

According to an article by Mary McMahon on the website allthingsnature.org:

Another common type is radiation fog. This type usually occurs after dark, when the Earth radiates heat outwards. As the heat rises, it is cooled, causing saturation conditions. Radiation fog usually clings close to the ground, and disappears by mid-morning, once the day warms up enough to dissipate it.

But there are other types of fog, too. Some have sketchy reputations, often considered spooky, scary, other-worldly, and dangerous.

Perhaps it can be all those things, but fog can also have a dreamy, almost romantic or spiritual quality.

Although I revel in my Florida sunshine, I also appreciate misty mornings.

What is your relationship with fog?

Does it inspire or scare you?

Our January 2023 Weeds & Wildflowers prompt is Shrouded in Fog.

Photos, stories, essays, poetry. Be sure to use the topic/tag Writing Prompt Response.

Now, my gratitude list:

💜 Sharing Words for our December banner

💙 To all those who responded to the December prompt of Afloat

💚 To Ivy Shepherd for our January banner

💛To everyone else who provided banners during 2022

💗To Louise Peacock, a true friend who continues to help me with the editing duties whenever I need her

💖To all of you Weeds & Wildflowers who continue to read, comment, and share in this space

2022 was a difficult year for Captain Argentina and me. We hope 2023 will bring continued healing and better days.

For all of you, we wish a new year that brings whatever you need to be happy, healthy, and inspired.