ART/THRIFTING

I’m Collecting Mountains

The joys of thrifting art

The Blue Ridge Mountains at sunset, as seen from the hotel where I stayed to run my 10th marathon. Photo by author.

Do you have a happy place? In trauma recovery, part of my treatment includes regulating my symptoms of anxiety by visiting a place in my mind that I find peaceful. For me, this is Crabtree Falls, a beautiful place in the mountains of southwest Virginia, and a popular hike among nature enthusiasts.