Welcome to Field Notes from a Silly Goose!

Hi, I’m Joanna! A silly goose living in a wonky little cabin in the North Cascades. After nearly 13 years of blogging and sharing online, I wanted a quieter, truer corner to share the cozy chaos of cabin life: the real stories behind the renovations, the animal encounters that make me swear and laugh simultaneously, the small rituals that bring magic into daily life.

This isn’t your typical newsletter—it’s a vibe. One part field guide to rural life, one part horror/comedy movie you can’t look away from and one part love letter to solitude.

If you like frank, funny, and occasionally filthy dispatches from the woods, you’re in the right place.

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