I just had some fun in another creative community to art journal the 2025/2026 transition. I found it fun that I was brought to think about leaves as my intention for bringing in the new year. leaves. They are small. by themselves, they don't do much. but together - they nourish a WHOLE MASSIVE tree. And what about to a caterpillar? how important is a single leaf? It might just be what it needs to finish it's transformation into a butterfly. Not every leaf is the same. Not every leaf grows at the same time. Not every leaf falls at the same time. but - to a tree - is a leaf important? What if a tree had no leaves? What if a tree had too many leaves? Have you ever tried to count all the leaves on a tree? for some like palm trees, its easy. or at least, easier. for others like evergreens - nigh impossible. It's amazing where a simple reflection can take you ^_^

A small notice has been left just inside the gate. “People arrive in Dragonswood in different ways. Some speak right away. Some listen first. Some wander for a while before saying hello.” If you’re new here, this is a good place to pause. Not to perform — just to be noticed. This community stays warm when people leave small traces of themselves and respond when something feels familiar. You don’t need a full story. A few words is plenty. Take a moment to introduce yourself below, then look for someone else whose answer you recognize. Saying ‘me too’ is how paths start crossing here.