https://julyandwest.com/blogs/holidays/the-fourth-thursday 2026-10-07T07:15:09-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-the-fourth-thursday.jpg?v=1791382509 The Fourth Thursday A family seated around a laid table at Thanksgiving dinner, in 1940s black and white https://julyandwest.com/blogs/seasons/the-first-cold-night 2026-10-07T07:15:11-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-the-first-cold-night-ai_85beaf05-e214-495a-b8a9-c8a784ae0b9e.jpg?v=1791382511 The First Cold Night Brings Everyone In A clapboard farmhouse at dusk with one lit window and woodsmoke rising, frost on the grass https://julyandwest.com/blogs/lore/bodie-what-the-wind-keeps 2026-10-07T07:15:13-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/west-bodie-what-the-wind-keeps_528fe5d3-dbd7-4c07-8eb3-434e8c5f017f.jpg?v=1791382513 What the Wind Keeps at Bodie Weathered wooden buildings of a ghost town standing in summer grass, a wagon wheel in front https://julyandwest.com/blogs/moments/a-july-lived-in-linen 2026-11-06T03:35:32-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-a-july-lived-in-linen-s1.jpg?v=1793643657 A July Lived in Linen Low-angle shot of a tall woman in her thirties with a sleek dark ponytail and a deep tan, in a tonal white linen shirt and wide linen trousers, carrying a basket of red tomatoes along a sunlit garden path in July https://julyandwest.com/blogs/landscapes/astoria-columbia-river-bar 2026-10-08T05:51:55-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/west-astoria-columbia-river-bar.jpg?v=1791463915 Crossing the Columbia River bar at Astoria A yellow Columbia River bar pilot boat heading out under the Astoria-Megler Bridge, a crewman in red on deck https://julyandwest.com/blogs/on-the-road/the-high-desert-keeps-its-own-hours 2026-11-06T03:35:44-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/west-the-high-desert-keeps-its-own-hours-s1.jpg?v=1793644123 The High Desert Keeps Its Own Hours A woman in her forties with long straight dark brown hair, in a cream felt flat-brim hat, a tan suede fringe jacket over a white tee, faded straight jeans, layered turquoise and silver necklaces and dark sunglasses https://julyandwest.com/blogs/moments/the-shape-of-a-snow-day 2026-11-06T03:35:34-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-the-shape-of-a-snow-day-s1.jpg?v=1793643934 The Shape of a Snow Day A woman in her late thirties with dark auburn hair in a loose braid, in a cream fisherman sweater, a forest green parka unzipped over it and a red pom-pom knit hat, standing on her snowed-in front walk at first light on a February morning https://julyandwest.com/blogs/moments/the-sand-that-stays-until-october 2026-11-06T03:35:32-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-the-sand-that-stays-until-october-s1.jpg?v=1793643920 The Sand That Stays Until October A woman in her early thirties with salty dark blonde waves, in a black one-piece swimsuit under an open white linen shirt, a wide straw hat and round sunglasses, a woven straw beach bag on her shoulder https://julyandwest.com/blogs/moments/the-first-bus-of-the-year 2026-11-06T03:35:33-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-the-first-bus-of-the-year-s1_005c3ee0-dd86-401c-a5f4-5b63c0d12d27.jpg?v=1793681383 The First Bus of the Year A woman in her thirties with a sleek low ponytail, in a navy cardigan, white tee and jeans, holding a travel mug in her open front door at dawn in August https://julyandwest.com/blogs/moments/kitchen-at-nine-christmas-eve 2026-11-06T03:35:33-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-kitchen-at-nine-christmas-eve-s1.jpg?v=1793643745 The Kitchen at Nine on Christmas Eve A woman in her forties with a glossy auburn blowout, in a red velvet top and tartan trousers, icing cookies at a marble kitchen counter on Christmas Eve https://julyandwest.com/blogs/moments/first-porch-dinner-april 2026-11-06T03:35:35-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-first-porch-dinner-april-s1.jpg?v=1793606812 The First Porch Dinner A woman in her thirties with honey-brown hair in a loose knot and gold drop earrings, in a dusty-rose floral midi dress with a cream cardigan over her shoulders, carrying a platter out the screen door onto a covered porch on an April evening https://julyandwest.com/blogs/moments/first-fire-of-october 2026-11-06T03:35:33-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-first-fire-of-october-s1_7af9884a-4972-4d5a-9c7f-450b6d6f331b.jpg?v=1793643690 The First Fire of October A woman in her forties with shoulder-length chestnut hair and fair skin, slim, in a chunky cream fisherman sweater, a camel wool scarf, dark straight jeans and brown leather boots https://julyandwest.com/blogs/holidays/fourth-of-july-picnic-st-helena-island 2026-10-08T05:53:37-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-fourth-of-july-picnic-st-helena-island.jpg?v=1791464017 A Fourth of July Picnic Under the Live Oaks A crowd in printed dresses, hats and shirtsleeves sits and stands around white-clothed tables in the dappled shade of moss-hung live oaks, a tall green corn field behind and sunlit grass in front https://julyandwest.com/blogs/seasons/december-ice-vicinity-of-brockton 2026-10-08T05:53:46-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-december-ice-vicinity-of-brockton.jpg?v=1791464026 December Ice, Vicinity of Brockton Skaters on dark bare pond ice under a pale blue sky: two in dark jackets with hockey sticks seen from behind, one in a red top moving away, more playing near the far shore of bare trees and houses https://julyandwest.com/blogs/holidays/the-casserole-dish-that-comes-back-in-september 2026-10-08T05:53:52-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-the-casserole-dish-that-comes-back-in-september-ai.jpg?v=1791464032 The Casserole Dish That Comes Back in September https://julyandwest.com/blogs/holidays/flag-on-a-wire-stem 2026-10-08T05:53:57-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-flag-on-a-wire-stem-ai.jpg?v=1791464037 The Flag on the Wire Stem https://julyandwest.com/blogs/holidays/cast-flag-bracket-porch-post-july 2026-10-08T05:54:03-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-cast-flag-bracket-porch-post-july-ai.jpg?v=1791464043 The Cast Flag Bracket on the Porch Post https://julyandwest.com/blogs/holidays/cardboard-advent-calendar 2026-10-08T05:54:08-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-cardboard-advent-calendar-ai.jpg?v=1791464048 The Cardboard Advent Calendar https://julyandwest.com/blogs/holidays/blue-ribbon-on-august-jar 2026-10-08T05:54:13-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-blue-ribbon-on-august-jar-ai.jpg?v=1791464053 The Blue Ribbon on the August Jar https://julyandwest.com/blogs/holidays/the-june-pavilion 2026-10-08T05:54:29-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-the-june-pavilion-ai.jpg?v=1791464069 The June Pavilion https://julyandwest.com/blogs/holidays/the-halloween-porch 2026-10-08T05:54:44-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-the-halloween-porch-ai.jpg?v=1791464084 The Porch Light Is On https://julyandwest.com/blogs/holidays/thanksgiving-turkey-thaw-to-table 2026-10-08T05:54:59-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-thanksgiving-turkey-thaw-to-table-ai.jpg?v=1791464099 The Thanksgiving Turkey from Thaw to Table https://julyandwest.com/blogs/holidays/thanksgiving-not-christmas-is-the-american-holiday 2026-10-08T05:55:11-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-thanksgiving-not-christmas-is-the-american-holiday.jpg?v=1791464110 Thanksgiving, not Christmas, is the American holiday https://julyandwest.com/blogs/holidays/new-years-eve-at-home 2026-10-08T05:55:26-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-new-years-eve-at-home-ai.jpg?v=1791464126 The Racket at Midnight https://julyandwest.com/blogs/holidays/lenten-friday-fish-fry 2026-10-08T05:55:41-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-lenten-friday-fish-fry-ai.jpg?v=1791464141 Friday Night, Lent, and the Smell of Fried Fish https://julyandwest.com/blogs/holidays/leftover-economy-day-after-thanksgiving 2026-10-08T05:55:56-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-leftover-economy-day-after-thanksgiving-ai.jpg?v=1791464156 The Leftover Economy of the Day After Thanksgiving https://julyandwest.com/blogs/holidays/last-block-party-of-summer 2026-10-08T05:56:12-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-last-block-party-of-summer-ai.jpg?v=1791464171 The Last Block Party of Summer https://julyandwest.com/blogs/holidays/june-backyard-graduation-party 2026-10-08T05:56:27-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-june-backyard-graduation-party-ai.jpg?v=1791464186 The Backyard Graduation Party https://julyandwest.com/blogs/holidays/february-firehouse-pancake-breakfast 2026-10-08T05:56:42-07:00 weekly 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2026-10-08T05:57:33-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-wooden-porch-swing-on-its-chains-ai.jpg?v=1791464253 The Wooden Porch Swing on Its Chains https://julyandwest.com/blogs/seasons/waking-the-lawnmower 2026-10-08T05:57:48-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-waking-the-lawnmower-ai-v3.jpg?v=1791464268 Waking the lawnmower https://julyandwest.com/blogs/seasons/the-three-weeks-of-asparagus 2026-10-08T05:58:00-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-the-three-weeks-of-asparagus-ai-v2.jpg?v=1791464280 The Three Weeks of Asparagus https://julyandwest.com/blogs/seasons/the-porch-in-october 2026-10-08T05:58:16-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-the-porch-in-october-ai-v2.jpg?v=1791464296 The Last Evenings on the October Porch https://julyandwest.com/blogs/seasons/the-lost-week-of-december 2026-10-08T05:58:28-07:00 weekly 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https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-shortest-day-northern-farm-ai.jpg?v=1791464355 The Shortest Day on a Northern Farm https://julyandwest.com/blogs/seasons/seed-flat-on-the-windowsill-in-april 2026-10-08T05:59:21-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-seed-flat-on-the-windowsill-in-april-ai.jpg?v=1791464361 The seed flat under the shop light https://julyandwest.com/blogs/seasons/screens-out-storm-windows-up 2026-10-08T05:59:37-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-screens-out-storm-windows-up-ai.jpg?v=1791464377 Screens Out, Storm Windows Up in October https://julyandwest.com/blogs/seasons/pruning-the-sleeping-orchard 2026-10-08T05:59:52-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-pruning-the-sleeping-orchard-ai-v2.jpg?v=1791464392 Pruning the Sleeping Orchard https://julyandwest.com/blogs/seasons/march-mud-on-the-boot-tray 2026-10-08T05:59:57-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-march-mud-on-the-boot-tray-ai.jpg?v=1791464397 March Mud on the Boot Tray https://julyandwest.com/blogs/seasons/lilacs-two-weeks-at-the-old-farmhouse 2026-10-08T06:00:12-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-lilacs-two-weeks-at-the-old-farmhouse-ai.jpg?v=1791464412 The Lilac at the Door https://julyandwest.com/blogs/seasons/last-mowing-november 2026-10-08T06:00:25-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-last-mowing-november-ai.jpg?v=1791464425 The Last Mowing https://julyandwest.com/blogs/seasons/january-woodpile-arithmetic 2026-10-08T06:00:38-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-january-woodpile-arithmetic-ai-v2.jpg?v=1791464438 The January Woodpile and the Winter to Come https://julyandwest.com/blogs/seasons/january-is-the-gardeners-best-month 2026-10-08T06:00:51-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-january-is-the-gardeners-best-month-ai-v2.jpg?v=1791464451 January Is the Gardener’s Best Month https://julyandwest.com/blogs/seasons/honor-stand-september 2026-10-08T06:01:07-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-honor-stand-september-ai-v2.jpg?v=1791464466 The Honor Stand in September https://julyandwest.com/blogs/seasons/dry-august-rain-barrel 2026-10-08T06:01:12-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-dry-august-rain-barrel-ai.jpg?v=1791464472 The Rain Barrel in a Dry August https://julyandwest.com/blogs/seasons/draining-faucets-blowing-sprinkler-lines-november 2026-10-08T06:01:28-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-draining-faucets-blowing-sprinkler-lines-november-ai.jpg?v=1791464488 Draining the Outdoor Faucets and Sprinkler Lines https://julyandwest.com/blogs/seasons/march-saturday-woodstock-vermont 2026-10-08T06:01:37-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-march-saturday-woodstock-vermont.jpg?v=1791464497 A March Saturday in Woodstock, Vermont https://julyandwest.com/blogs/holidays/cast-iron-christmas-tree-stand 2026-10-08T06:01:43-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-cast-iron-christmas-tree-stand-ai.jpg?v=1791464502 The Cast-Iron Christmas Tree Stand https://julyandwest.com/blogs/seasons/box-fan-bedroom-window 2026-10-08T06:01:48-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-box-fan-bedroom-window-ai.jpg?v=1791464508 The Box Fan in the Bedroom Window https://julyandwest.com/blogs/seasons/why-the-leaves-turn-in-october 2026-10-08T06:02:10-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-why-the-leaves-turn-in-october.jpg?v=1791464530 October on the Hillside https://julyandwest.com/blogs/seasons/why-nobody-says-where-the-morels-grow 2026-10-08T06:02:32-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-why-nobody-says-where-the-morels-grow.jpg?v=1791464552 Why Nobody Says Where the Morels Grow https://julyandwest.com/blogs/holidays/twelve-minutes-down-main-street 2026-10-08T06:02:45-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-twelve-minutes-down-main-street.jpg?v=1791464565 Twelve Minutes Down Main Street https://julyandwest.com/blogs/moments/the-lights-come-on-in-september 2026-11-06T03:35:33-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-the-lights-come-on-in-september-s1.jpg?v=1793643904 The Lights Come On in September A woman in her late twenties with long auburn waves under a white baseball cap, in a cream varsity crewneck sweatshirt, light straight-leg jeans and white sneakers https://julyandwest.com/blogs/seasons/the-dog-days-of-august 2026-10-08T06:03:32-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-the-dog-days-of-august.jpg?v=1791464612 The Dog Days of August https://julyandwest.com/blogs/moments/the-day-the-windows-open 2026-11-06T03:35:34-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-the-day-the-windows-open-s1_65926c18-0b0e-49ca-b89d-21b267311be6.jpg?v=1793681376 The Day the Windows Open A woman in her thirties with glossy dark waves and a tortoiseshell claw clip, in a soft white button-down shirt, a pale sage lightweight cardigan and wide cream trousers, sitting on the front steps of her house on a bright March morning https://julyandwest.com/blogs/seasons/old-houses-and-the-long-cold-of-february 2026-10-08T06:04:13-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-old-houses-and-the-long-cold-of-february.jpg?v=1791464653 Old Houses and the Long Cold of February https://julyandwest.com/blogs/seasons/november-puts-the-garden-to-bed 2026-10-08T06:04:42-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-november-puts-the-garden-to-bed.jpg?v=1791464682 November Puts the Garden to Bed https://julyandwest.com/blogs/seasons/night-the-peepers-begin 2026-10-08T06:04:51-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-night-the-peepers-begin.jpg?v=1791464691 The Night Harold Calls About the Peepers https://julyandwest.com/blogs/holidays/new-years-day-lucky-foods 2026-11-06T02:02:49-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-new-years-day-lucky-foods.jpg?v=1793959369 Eating for Luck on the First of January https://julyandwest.com/blogs/holidays/last-cookout-closing-the-pool 2026-10-08T06:05:28-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-last-cookout-closing-the-pool.jpg?v=1791464728 The Last Cookout of the Season https://julyandwest.com/blogs/moments/june-water-still-belongs-to-winter 2026-11-06T03:35:35-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-june-water-still-belongs-to-winter-s1_456dc0eb-0787-4718-92f3-d8651c25133c.jpg?v=1793681363 June Water Still Belongs to Winter A woman in her late twenties with wet-look sandy blonde hair pulled back, in an oversized heather grey crewneck sweatshirt over a navy one-piece swimsuit and white cotton shorts, sunglasses pushed up https://julyandwest.com/blogs/moments/january-thaw-winter-pauses 2026-11-06T03:35:34-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-january-thaw-winter-pauses-s1.jpg?v=1793682140 The January Thaw, When Winter Pauses A woman in her thirties with a chestnut lob, in a camel wool car coat open over a cream turtleneck sweater, dark straight jeans and black leather boots, a grey knit beanie https://julyandwest.com/blogs/holidays/hunting-eggs-on-the-american-lawn 2026-10-08T06:06:32-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-hunting-eggs-on-the-american-lawn-v3.jpg?v=1791464792 Hunting Eggs on the American Lawn Pink, blue, green and purple plastic eggs in the grass of a backyard lawn, a cardboard box of eggs beside a folding chair and a weathered picnic table https://julyandwest.com/blogs/holidays/how-june-became-the-wedding-month 2026-10-08T06:06:53-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-how-june-became-the-wedding-month.jpg?v=1791464813 How June Became the Wedding Month https://julyandwest.com/blogs/seasons/haying-season-three-clear-days 2026-10-08T06:07:19-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-haying-season-three-clear-days.jpg?v=1791464838 The Three Clear Days of July https://julyandwest.com/blogs/holidays/first-saturday-in-may 2026-10-08T06:07:47-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-first-saturday-in-may.jpg?v=1791464867 The First Saturday in May https://julyandwest.com/blogs/moments/first-cookout-of-the-year 2026-11-06T03:35:35-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-first-cookout-of-the-year-s1_873e5928-f269-48ba-9f6e-53c5f7505685.jpg?v=1793683982 The First Cookout of the Year A woman in her forties with a long dark braid and olive skin, in a chambray shirt dress with rolled sleeves and gold hoops https://julyandwest.com/blogs/holidays/deer-season-week-the-town-empties-out 2026-10-08T06:08:24-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-deer-season-week-the-town-empties-out.jpg?v=1791464904 The Week the Town Steps Into the Woods https://julyandwest.com/blogs/holidays/classroom-valentine-card-exchange 2026-10-08T06:08:46-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-classroom-valentine-card-exchange.jpg?v=1791464926 A Card for Every Name https://julyandwest.com/blogs/seasons/what-the-last-bell-sets-free 2026-10-08T06:08:57-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-what-the-last-bell-sets-free-ai.jpg?v=1791464937 What the Last Bell Sets Free A pair of children's sneakers and a striped towel left on a wooden lake dock, wet footprints on the boards, trees in full June leaf beyond the water https://julyandwest.com/blogs/seasons/the-week-the-winter-loosens-its-grip 2026-10-08T06:09:16-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-the-week-the-winter-loosens-its-grip-ai.jpg?v=1791464956 The Week the Winter Loosens Its Grip A brick residential street in late-winter thaw, meltwater running in the gutter past grey snowbanks https://julyandwest.com/blogs/seasons/the-short-july-of-sweet-corn 2026-10-08T06:09:39-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-the-short-july-of-sweet-corn-ai.jpg?v=1791464979 The Short July of Sweet Corn A heap of sweet corn on the bare boards of a roadside farm table, torn husks around it and the cornfield behind https://julyandwest.com/blogs/seasons/the-paper-garden-of-february 2026-10-08T06:09:57-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-the-paper-garden-of-february.jpg?v=1791464997 A Garden Made of Paper An 1897 seed-catalogue page showing engraved beet varieties https://julyandwest.com/blogs/seasons/the-month-the-ground-gives-way 2026-10-08T06:10:06-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-the-month-the-ground-gives-way-ai.jpg?v=1791465006 The Month the Ground Gives Way A dirt road in spring thaw, deep wheel ruts filled with brown meltwater under dirty snowbanks https://julyandwest.com/blogs/holidays/the-may-origins-of-the-county-fair 2026-10-08T06:10:25-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-the-may-origins-of-the-county-fair.jpg?v=1791465025 The Fair Begins in May A young woman in a cowboy hat showing a pig in the sand ring at a county fair, onlookers along the rail https://julyandwest.com/blogs/holidays/the-long-american-argument-over-daylight-saving-time 2026-10-08T06:10:44-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-the-long-american-argument-over-daylight-saving-time.jpg?v=1791465044 Spring Forward, Argue Again An old twin-bell alarm clock on a plain white ground https://julyandwest.com/blogs/seasons/ten-decembers-to-make-a-christmas-tree 2026-10-08T06:10:52-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-ten-decembers-to-make-a-christmas-tree-ai.jpg?v=1791465052 Ten Decembers to Make a Christmas Tree Rows of young firs on a frosted tree farm, a tractor at the top of the field and a netted tree in the foreground https://julyandwest.com/blogs/holidays/how-halloween-left-the-farm-for-the-suburbs 2026-10-08T06:11:08-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-how-halloween-left-the-farm-for-the-suburbs.jpg?v=1791465068 How Halloween Left the Farm for the Suburbs Rows of orange pumpkins stacked close together https://julyandwest.com/blogs/seasons/the-sweet-thaw-of-march 2026-10-08T06:11:24-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-the-sweet-thaw-of-march.jpg?v=1791465084 The Sweet Thaw of March Galvanised sap buckets hanging from tapped maples in a snowy sugarbush https://julyandwest.com/blogs/seasons/strawberries-shortcake-and-the-shortest-night 2026-10-08T06:11:36-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-strawberries-shortcake-and-the-shortest-night-ai.jpg?v=1791465096 Strawberries, Shortcake and the Shortest Night Green quart baskets heaped with strawberries, set in the straw between two rows at low evening sun https://julyandwest.com/blogs/seasons/the-sweet-press-of-october 2026-10-08T06:11:51-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-the-sweet-press-of-october-ai.jpg?v=1791465111 The Sweet Press of October a wooden rack-and-cloth cider press standing at rest in an orchard yard, iron screw and cross-beam above a sla https://julyandwest.com/blogs/seasons/the-thick-of-january 2026-10-08T06:12:10-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-the-thick-of-january-ai.jpg?v=1791465130 The Ice Takes Its Time A person in a parka seen from behind, carrying two galvanised buckets out across a frozen lake at first light, boot prints in the snow, ice-fishing shanties with smoke rising on the far shore https://julyandwest.com/blogs/seasons/waiting-on-the-last-frost 2026-10-08T06:12:26-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-waiting-on-the-last-frost-ai.jpg?v=1791465146 Waiting on the Last Frost Trays of seedlings and stacked terracotta pots on a greenhouse bench, a trowel and spilled soil, frost on the glass https://julyandwest.com/blogs/holidays/the-long-renaming-of-decoration-day 2026-10-08T06:12:38-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-the-long-renaming-of-decoration-day.jpg?v=1791465157 The Long Renaming of Decoration Day A stone cross and ivy-covered headstones among planted flowers in a cemetery https://julyandwest.com/blogs/holidays/groundhog-day-candlemas-pennsylvania-history 2026-10-08T06:12:53-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-groundhog-day-candlemas-pennsylvania-history.jpg?v=1791465173 What the Groundhog Inherited from Candlemas A groundhog sitting upright on a concrete ledge in front of summer grass https://julyandwest.com/blogs/seasons/the-long-gift-of-december-evenings 2026-10-08T06:13:08-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-the-long-gift-of-december-evenings-ai.jpg?v=1791465188 December Nights at the Kitchen Table Two people seen from behind on a sofa under a brass floor lamp, one reading, a wool blanket over their laps and a dog asleep on the rug, a wood stove glowing beside a window of snow and blue dusk https://julyandwest.com/blogs/moments/six-books-for-a-hammock 2026-11-06T03:35:32-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-six-books-for-a-hammock-s1.jpg?v=1793681943 Six Books for a July Hammock A woman in her twenties with long copper hair and freckles, in a butter-yellow cotton sundress https://julyandwest.com/blogs/seasons/the-tomato-that-took-all-summer 2026-10-08T06:13:26-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-the-tomato-that-took-all-summer-ai.jpg?v=1791465206 The Tomato That Took All Summer Ripe tomatoes on the vine above cracked dry earth, an empty wooden trug set on the ground beside them https://julyandwest.com/blogs/seasons/august-the-month-that-fills-itself 2026-10-08T06:13:35-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-august-the-month-that-fills-itself-ai.jpg?v=1791465215 August, the Month That Fills Itself A weathered garden chair with a wool blanket over it and a cup of coffee on the arm, on dewy grass https://julyandwest.com/blogs/holidays/why-labor-day-ends-the-summer 2026-10-08T06:13:44-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-why-labor-day-ends-the-summer.jpg?v=1791465224 Why Labor Day Ends the Summer Police lining a city street during a Labor Day parade, marchers seated on the cable-car tracks https://julyandwest.com/blogs/seasons/in-august-doing-nothing-is-the-whole-point 2026-10-08T06:13:56-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-in-august-doing-nothing-is-the-whole-point-ai.jpg?v=1791465236 In August, Doing Nothing Is the Whole Point Two slices of watermelon on a board and a sweating glass of iced tea on a weathered picnic table in dappled late-August shade https://julyandwest.com/blogs/on-the-road/the-bag-that-stays-in-the-cab 2026-11-06T03:35:44-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/west-the-bag-that-stays-in-the-cab-s1_77f11761-53f5-4cfd-9b35-20ea91ee0a38.jpg?v=1793607212 The Bag That Stays in the Cab A woman in her forties with a tousled honey-brown bob and tortoiseshell sunglasses pushed into her hair, in a cognac suede jacket over a white tee, straight jeans and western boots https://julyandwest.com/blogs/on-the-road/roadside-cherry-stand 2026-11-06T03:35:44-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/west-roadside-cherry-stand-s1.jpg?v=1793644087 The Juice on the Steering Wheel A woman in her twenties with sun-streaked hair under a wide straw hat and tortoiseshell sunglasses, in a cherry-red smocked sundress https://julyandwest.com/blogs/on-the-road/rain-found-the-seam 2026-11-06T03:35:45-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/west-rain-found-the-seam-s1_cc5e0cb9-6169-426b-97ae-6af8582a4da0.jpg?v=1793644085 Rain Found the Seam A woman in her thirties with dark-brown shoulder-length hair and fair skin, slim, in a fitted olive rain jacket over a cream merino sweater, black leggings and brown leather hiking boots https://julyandwest.com/blogs/on-the-road/last-gas-before-the-long-empty 2026-11-06T03:35:45-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/west-last-gas-before-the-long-empty-s1.jpg?v=1793644052 The Last Gas Before the Long Empty A woman in her thirties with a glossy black bob and red lips, in a cream western snap shirt and tall boots, standing on a lonely desert road under a huge empty sky https://julyandwest.com/blogs/on-the-road/gravel-turnout-top-of-the-grade 2026-11-06T03:35:45-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/west-gravel-turnout-top-of-the-grade-s1.jpg?v=1793644049 The Gravel Turnout at the Top of the Grade A woman in her early forties with windblown platinum blonde hair, in a cropped denim trucker jacket lined with sherpa over a cream ribbed turtleneck sweater, black aviator sunglasses and a brown felt cattleman hat held against the wind in one hand https://julyandwest.com/blogs/on-the-road/eyes-at-the-edge-of-the-road 2026-11-06T03:35:45-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/west-eyes-at-the-edge-of-the-road-s1.jpg?v=1793644034 Eyes at the Edge of the Road A woman in her thirties with a dark brown shag haircut under a black wool flat-brim hat, in a cropped black leather jacket over a white tee, dark jeans, black western boots and stacked silver rings https://julyandwest.com/blogs/lore/wainwright-building-first-skyscraper-looks-like-one 2026-10-08T06:15:14-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/west-wainwright-building-first-skyscraper-looks-like-one.jpg?v=1791465314 The Wainwright Building Is the First Skyscraper That Looks Like One https://julyandwest.com/blogs/lore/the-fordyce-bath-room-by-room 2026-10-08T06:15:29-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/west-the-fordyce-bath-room-by-room.jpg?v=1791465329 The 1915 Fordyce Bath, Room by Room The men's bath hall of the Fordyce: a bronze fountain of De Soto in a tiled basin under a stained-glass skylight, marble benches, and a row of wooden-doored tub stalls along the back wall https://julyandwest.com/blogs/lore/iolani-palace-only-royal-palace-honolulu 2026-10-08T06:15:46-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/west-iolani-palace-only-royal-palace-honolulu.jpg?v=1791465345 The Only Royal Palace in America Is in Honolulu A corner of ʻIolani Palace from below: two storeys of open verandas on paired columns, iron railings, tall arched windows and the corner tower against a blue sky https://julyandwest.com/blogs/lore/cabildo-chartres-street 2026-10-08T06:15:55-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/west-cabildo-chartres-street.jpg?v=1791465355 The Cabildo, Chartres Street, June 1936 The Cabildo's arcade and iron-railed gallery running along Chartres Street in 1936, an American flag angled out over the pavement, two men walking under the arches and a car blurring past on the left https://julyandwest.com/blogs/landscapes/tetons-and-snake-river 2026-10-08T06:16:03-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/west-tetons-and-snake-river.jpg?v=1791465363 The Range and the River The Snake River sweeps in a bright S-curve through dark conifers and lighter valley trees toward the snow-streaked Teton Range under a heavy, broken sky https://julyandwest.com/blogs/lore/farmer-and-sons-in-the-dust-storm 2026-10-08T06:16:12-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/west-farmer-and-sons-in-the-dust-storm.jpg?v=1791465372 Walking Into the Dust A man in a dark coat and wide-brimmed hat and two boys walk right past a board shed with a bent corrugated roof, leaning into blowing dust; fence-post stubs poke out of drifted ground https://julyandwest.com/blogs/landscapes/wichita-mountains-granite-prairie-bison 2026-10-08T06:16:25-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/west-wichita-mountains-granite-prairie-bison.jpg?v=1791465385 Granite, Grass and Bison in the Wichita Mountains https://julyandwest.com/blogs/landscapes/white-sands-gypsum-dunes-road 2026-10-08T06:16:34-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/west-white-sands-gypsum-dunes-road.jpg?v=1791465393 The Road the Sand Takes Back https://julyandwest.com/blogs/landscapes/trail-ridge-road-spring-plowing 2026-10-08T06:16:49-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/west-trail-ridge-road-spring-plowing.jpg?v=1791465409 The Spring Plowing of Trail Ridge Road https://julyandwest.com/blogs/lore/timberline-lodge-built-by-hand-still-open 2026-10-08T06:17:01-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/west-timberline-lodge-built-by-hand-still-open.jpg?v=1791465421 Timberline Lodge, Built by Hand, Still Open https://julyandwest.com/blogs/lore/the-relay-at-simpson-springs 2026-10-08T06:17:13-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/west-the-relay-at-simpson-springs.jpg?v=1791465433 The Relay at Simpson Springs https://julyandwest.com/blogs/landscapes/the-post-rock-fence-post-of-russell-county 2026-10-08T06:17:18-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/west-the-post-rock-fence-post-of-russell-county-ai.jpg?v=1791465438 The Post Rock Fence Post of Russell County https://julyandwest.com/blogs/landscapes/the-long-opening-of-going-to-the-sun-road 2026-10-08T06:17:27-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/west-the-long-opening-of-going-to-the-sun-road.jpg?v=1791465447 The Long Opening of Going-to-the-Sun Road https://julyandwest.com/blogs/lore/the-hand-worked-quarries-at-pipestone 2026-10-08T06:17:36-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/west-the-hand-worked-quarries-at-pipestone.jpg?v=1791465455 The Hand-Worked Quarries at Pipestone https://julyandwest.com/blogs/lore/the-corn-palace-rebuilds-itself-every-summer 2026-11-05T22:32:39-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/west-the-corn-palace-rebuilds-itself-every-summer.jpg?v=1793946759 The Year the Corn Palace Is New Again https://julyandwest.com/blogs/lore/texas-courthouse-in-the-square 2026-10-08T06:17:57-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/west-texas-courthouse-in-the-square.jpg?v=1791465477 The Courthouse in the Center of the Square https://julyandwest.com/blogs/lore/sun-keeps-time-on-the-walls-of-chaco-canyon 2026-10-08T06:18:12-07:00 weekly 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https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/west-medora-at-the-edge-of-the-badlands.jpg?v=1791466283 Medora, at the Edge of the Badlands A wooded valley town below badlands bluffs, a log cabin among the trees https://julyandwest.com/blogs/landscapes/the-wind-that-lives-in-livingston 2026-10-08T06:31:39-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/west-the-wind-that-lives-in-livingston.jpg?v=1791466299 The Wind That Lives in Livingston A mown park with scattered trees below a snow-streaked mountain range https://julyandwest.com/blogs/lore/lebanon-kansas-center-of-the-map 2026-10-08T06:31:48-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/west-lebanon-kansas-center-of-the-map.jpg?v=1791466308 The Middle of the Country Is a Field in Lebanon Grain elevators above a small-town street, with a visitor centre in a former filling station https://julyandwest.com/blogs/lore/jerome-arizona-copper-town-slope-that-moves 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https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/west-what-chinati-did-to-marfa.jpg?v=1791466362 What Chinati Did to Marfa A long low shed with a curved roof across dry grassland, a dirt track leading to it https://julyandwest.com/blogs/lore/wallace-and-the-interstate-over-it 2026-10-08T06:32:54-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/west-wallace-and-the-interstate-over-it.jpg?v=1791466374 Wallace and the Interstate Above It An elevated interstate viaduct on concrete piers running above a creek channel https://julyandwest.com/blogs/lore/rhyolite-nevada-ten-year-boom 2026-10-08T06:33:12-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/west-rhyolite-nevada-ten-year-boom.jpg?v=1791466392 The Boom That Built Rhyolite, Nevada A ruined masonry facade standing alone in the desert, a figure in its doorway, in black and white https://julyandwest.com/blogs/lore/moab-uranium-boom-legacy 2026-10-08T06:33:28-07:00 weekly 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https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/west-the-copper-left-bisbee-stayed.jpg?v=1791466455 The Copper Left, Bisbee Stayed Houses terraced up a steep canyon hillside above brick commercial buildings https://julyandwest.com/blogs/on-the-road/the-pass-closes-in-october 2026-11-06T03:35:46-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/west-the-pass-closes-in-october-s1.jpg?v=1793644220 The Pass Closes in October A woman in her late thirties with a long copper braid, in a dark green quilted down vest over a cream cable-knit sweater, slim brown corduroy trousers and leather hiking boots https://julyandwest.com/blogs/on-the-road/the-freedom-of-a-very-small-space 2026-11-06T03:35:46-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/west-the-freedom-of-a-very-small-space-s1.jpg?v=1793644107 The Freedom of a Very Small Space A woman in her twenties with a messy blonde bun, in an oversized oatmeal knit set https://julyandwest.com/blogs/on-the-road/the-ones-who-stay-for-the-fog 2026-11-06T03:35:46-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/west-the-ones-who-stay-for-the-fog-s1.jpg?v=1793644205 The Ones Who Stay for the Fog A woman in her thirties with long wavy light brown hair, in a chunky ivory cable-knit sweater, an olive waxed jacket over it, wide-leg navy trousers and a navy wool fisherman beanie https://julyandwest.com/blogs/on-the-road/where-the-old-highway-still-runs 2026-11-06T03:35:47-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/west-where-the-old-highway-still-runs-s1.jpg?v=1793607139 Where the Old Highway Still Runs A woman in her twenties with long caramel waves and a cream felt hat, in a pearl-snap western shirt in sky blue, high-waisted straight jeans and tan western boots https://julyandwest.com/blogs/lore/santa-fe-in-the-quiet-months 2026-10-08T06:35:17-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/west-santa-fe-in-the-quiet-months.jpg?v=1791466516 Santa Fe in the Quiet Months The long adobe portal of the Palace of the Governors, with people walking beneath it https://julyandwest.com/blogs/moments/asleep-before-the-drive-home 2026-11-06T03:35:35-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-asleep-before-the-drive-home-s1.jpg?v=1793643672 Asleep Before the Drive Home A woman in her thirties with glossy dark brown hair under a cream knit beanie, in a long charcoal wool coat over plaid flannel pajama trousers and shearling boots, holding a thermos https://julyandwest.com/blogs/moments/clearing-the-walk-before-the-bus 2026-11-06T03:35:36-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-clearing-the-walk-before-the-bus-s1_2bc7f5a7-0e5f-4915-bb45-d481ad4ac315.jpg?v=1793606841 The January walk before the bus A woman in her thirties with a long honey-blonde braid and fair skin, athletic build, in a cream down puffer jacket over a red plaid flannel shirt, a cream knit beanie, slim black jeans and tan snow boots https://julyandwest.com/blogs/moments/county-fair-after-dark 2026-11-06T03:35:36-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-county-fair-after-dark-s1.jpg?v=1793643674 The county fair after dark Two women friends in their twenties, one with a long dark braid and one with a blonde bob, in matching denim jackets, sharing a pink cotton candy in front of the lit Ferris wheel at a county fair on an August night https://julyandwest.com/blogs/moments/first-lunch-outside 2026-11-06T03:35:36-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-first-lunch-outside-s1.jpg?v=1793681354 The first lunch outside A woman in her thirties with a sleek dark bob, in a crisp blue-and-white striped shirt with sleeves pushed up and cream trousers, eating a sandwich on a park bench in the first warm March sun https://julyandwest.com/blogs/moments/first-wash-of-spring 2026-11-06T03:35:36-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-first-wash-of-spring-s1_eff2fbea-0071-414d-a445-cfbd62494f22.jpg?v=1793606885 The first wash of spring A woman in her fifties with a long silver braid tied with a cream ribbon, in a crisp white linen shirt, an oatmeal cardigan and wide sage linen trousers https://julyandwest.com/blogs/moments/fourth-of-july-evening-at-the-ballfield 2026-11-06T03:35:37-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-fourth-of-july-evening-at-the-ballfield-s1.jpg?v=1793681358 The Fourth, From Folding Chair to Taillights A woman in her twenties with a long sun-streaked ponytail through the back of a navy baseball cap, in a white tee with a small stars-and-stripes print, high-waisted denim shorts and white sneakers https://julyandwest.com/blogs/moments/halloween-porch-light-and-pillowcase 2026-11-06T03:35:37-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-halloween-porch-light-and-pillowcase-s1.jpg?v=1793606914 The porch light and the pillowcase A woman in her twenties with long auburn waves under a cream knit beanie, in an oversized black sweatshirt with a small embroidered ghost, high-waisted jeans and brown boots, sitting on her front steps with a big bowl of candy on Halloween night https://julyandwest.com/blogs/moments/hand-crank-ice-cream-on-the-porch 2026-11-06T03:35:37-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-hand-crank-ice-cream-on-the-porch-s1.jpg?v=1793643706 The Crank Will Not Go Round A woman in her early thirties with shoulder-length chestnut hair tucked behind her ears, in a red and white gingham button-front midi dress with short puff sleeves and white canvas sneakers, small gold hoops https://julyandwest.com/blogs/moments/last-day-of-summer-vacation 2026-11-06T03:35:38-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-last-day-of-summer-vacation-s1_8209d11e-ca68-43a8-bedc-1757399fa8c6.jpg?v=1793681367 The Last Day of Summer Vacation A woman in her thirties with a messy honey-blonde bun and a summer tan, in a crisp white tee and high-waisted denim shorts https://julyandwest.com/blogs/moments/longest-day-at-home 2026-11-06T03:35:38-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-longest-day-at-home-s1.jpg?v=1793643760 The Longest Day, at Home A woman in her late thirties with a glossy brown bob, in a sage linen midi dress with thin straps and a wide-brim straw sun hat, small gold hoops https://julyandwest.com/blogs/moments/packing-the-cooler-for-the-lake 2026-11-06T03:35:38-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-packing-the-cooler-for-the-lake-s1.jpg?v=1793643775 Packing the Cooler for the Lake A woman in her late twenties with long beach-wave blonde hair and tortoiseshell sunglasses, in a white tank top, denim cutoff shorts and leather sandals, a big straw tote on her shoulder https://julyandwest.com/blogs/moments/picnic-blanket-in-the-trunk 2026-11-06T03:35:38-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-picnic-blanket-in-the-trunk-s1_8010a55a-b6a6-4dc6-a898-f356865e8ab4.jpg?v=1793606957 The Picnic Blanket in the Trunk A woman in her twenties with long wavy auburn hair, in a flowing pale blue floral maxi dress https://julyandwest.com/blogs/moments/rain-boots-by-the-back-door-in-mud-season 2026-11-06T03:35:39-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-rain-boots-by-the-back-door-in-mud-season-s1_d802c945-24a4-4750-846b-f370b0d3bb66.jpg?v=1793683997 Rain Boots by the Back Door in Mud Season A woman in her forties with a sleek dark ponytail, in a glossy yellow rain jacket and black rubber boots, stepping through a muddy backyard in March with a basket on her arm https://julyandwest.com/blogs/moments/september-denim-jacket 2026-11-06T03:35:39-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-september-denim-jacket-s1_ce7d35f2-6d46-4d3c-90ef-f3eb8d48af00.jpg?v=1793669214 The September Denim Jacket A woman in her thirties with a sleek blonde bob and small gold hoops, in a classic mid-wash denim jacket over a white tee, straight dark jeans and loafers https://julyandwest.com/blogs/moments/straw-hat-on-the-nail 2026-11-06T03:35:39-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-straw-hat-on-the-nail-s1.jpg?v=1793643824 The Straw Hat on the Nail A woman in her forties with long sun-streaked brown hair, in a wide-brim natural straw hat, a white cotton button-down with the sleeves rolled, a fitted white tank under it and faded straight jeans https://julyandwest.com/blogs/moments/super-bowl-sunday-at-a-friends-house-by-the-clock 2026-11-06T03:35:40-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-super-bowl-sunday-at-a-friends-house-by-the-clock-s1_fbe9b190-fe42-438d-8e90-38999069d4a0.jpg?v=1793643832 A Super Bowl Sunday by the Clock A Black woman in her thirties with long dark braids and gold hoops, in a cropped cream cable-knit sweater and wide-leg dark jeans, laughing on a friend's sofa with a bowl of popcorn in her lap https://julyandwest.com/blogs/moments/the-cake-was-cut-without-her 2026-11-06T03:35:40-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-the-cake-was-cut-without-her-s1.jpg?v=1793682142 The Last Saturday of May Full-length low-angle shot of a woman in her thirties with sleek honey-brown hair, in a chocolate satin slip dress and gold jewelry https://julyandwest.com/blogs/moments/the-car-smelled-of-apples-for-a-week 2026-11-06T03:35:40-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-the-car-smelled-of-apples-for-a-week-s1.jpg?v=1793607008 The Car Smelled of Apples for a Week A woman in her thirties with a glossy auburn ponytail, in a soft cream cable-knit sweater with a red plaid flannel shirt tied at her waist, high-waisted straight jeans and brown ankle boots https://julyandwest.com/blogs/moments/the-damp-end-of-the-scarf 2026-11-06T03:35:40-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-the-damp-end-of-the-scarf-s1.jpg?v=1793643834 The Damp End of the Scarf Close crop of a dark-haired woman in her thirties with olive skin burying her chin in an oversized oxblood wool scarf and matching long coat on a snowy city street at night, snowflakes caught bright in the flash and a moody luxurious feeling https://julyandwest.com/blogs/moments/the-day-after-thanksgiving 2026-11-06T03:35:41-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-the-day-after-thanksgiving-s1.jpg?v=1793682143 The Day After Thanksgiving A woman in her forties with tousled chestnut hair, in grey lounge trousers and an oversized cream cable-knit sweater, eating cold turkey straight from the platter at an open fridge late at night the day after Thanksgiving https://julyandwest.com/blogs/moments/the-day-that-belongs-to-no-one 2026-11-06T03:35:41-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-the-day-that-belongs-to-no-one-s1.jpg?v=1793681371 The Day That Belongs to No One A woman in her thirties with a dark blonde low ponytail, in a long oatmeal wool coat, a chunky cream cardigan underneath, dark straight jeans and brown leather lace-up boots, a grey knit beanie https://julyandwest.com/blogs/moments/the-egg-in-the-gutter 2026-11-06T03:35:41-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-the-egg-in-the-gutter-s1_e35235cb-0bd2-445d-8bc6-d3cd27d8bc47.jpg?v=1793607052 The Egg in the Gutter A woman in her forties with a glossy brown bob held back with a pearl clip, in a pale yellow floral midi dress under a soft blue cardigan and pearl studs https://julyandwest.com/blogs/moments/the-first-cold-morning-of-september 2026-11-06T03:35:41-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-the-first-cold-morning-of-september-s1.jpg?v=1793643889 The First Cold Morning of September A woman in her thirties with a dark blonde low ponytail, in a chunky oatmeal cable-knit cardigan over a white tee, dark straight jeans and brown leather ankle boots, a canvas tote on her shoulder https://julyandwest.com/blogs/moments/the-lawn-at-a-june-wedding 2026-11-06T03:35:42-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-the-lawn-at-a-june-wedding-s1.jpg?v=1793681388 The Lawn at a June Wedding A woman in her thirties with sleek dark hair in a low knot and gold drop earrings, in a sage floral midi dress and strappy nude heels https://julyandwest.com/blogs/moments/the-morning-before-the-doorbell 2026-11-06T03:35:42-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-the-morning-before-the-doorbell-s1.jpg?v=1793643905 The Morning Before the Doorbell A woman in her forties with glossy chestnut waves, in a rust ribbed knit dress and gold hoops, leaning on a kitchen counter beside a golden roast turkey https://julyandwest.com/blogs/moments/the-saturday-rake-in-late-october 2026-11-06T03:35:42-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-the-saturday-rake-in-late-october-s1_b5668607-5513-4c6f-9de3-7fb929ea0154.jpg?v=1793684011 The Saturday Rake in Late October A woman in her forties with a glossy red bob, in a plaid flannel shacket and jeans, raking a pile of red maple leaves on a lawn on a late October Saturday https://julyandwest.com/blogs/moments/the-tuesday-picnic 2026-11-06T03:35:43-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-the-tuesday-picnic-s1.jpg?v=1793643936 The Tuesday Picnic Low-angle shot of a woman in her twenties with a sleek blonde bob and dark sunglasses, in a tonal cream linen set, reclining on a checked blanket in a park at golden hour https://julyandwest.com/blogs/moments/the-year-begins-after-labor-day 2026-11-06T03:35:43-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-the-year-begins-after-labor-day-s1.jpg?v=1793643948 The Year Begins After Labor Day A woman in her twenties with long straight dark hair, in a navy cashmere sweater and jeans with a leather tote on her shoulder, walking up the steps of a brick building on a bright September morning https://julyandwest.com/blogs/moments/valentines-dinner-home-candle-dishes 2026-11-06T03:35:43-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-valentines-dinner-home-candle-dishes-s1.jpg?v=1793643949 The Candle That Won't Stay Upright A woman in her thirties with dark hair in a sleek low bun, in a red satin dress against a deep red velvet banquette https://julyandwest.com/blogs/moments/holiday-sweater 2026-11-06T03:35:43-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/july-holiday-sweater-s1.jpg?v=1793643714 The Holiday Sweater A woman in her twenties with a glossy blonde blowout and small gold hoops, in a red crewneck sweater with white snowflakes around the yoke and one green reindeer on the chest https://julyandwest.com/blogs/on-the-road/a-day-on-the-gravel-forest-road 2026-11-06T03:35:47-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/west-a-day-on-the-gravel-forest-road-s1.jpg?v=1793643969 The Forest Road by the Clock A woman in her early thirties with a strawberry blonde low ponytail, in a rust waxed cotton chore jacket over a grey merino crew, slim olive hiking trousers, leather boots and a fine silver chain https://julyandwest.com/blogs/on-the-road/best-part-of-a-road-trip-is-the-drive-home 2026-11-06T03:35:47-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/west-best-part-of-a-road-trip-is-the-drive-home-s1.jpg?v=1793643983 The Best Part of a Road Trip Is the Drive Home A woman in her thirties with copper hair in a low loose bun and freckles, in a tan suede jacket over a white tee, straight-leg dark jeans and brown leather boots, aviator sunglasses on her head https://julyandwest.com/blogs/on-the-road/building-a-campfire-and-putting-it-out-cold 2026-11-06T03:35:47-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/west-building-a-campfire-and-putting-it-out-cold-s1.jpg?v=1793643995 A Campfire, Put Out Cold A woman in her thirties with a sleek brunette ponytail, in an oversized camel shearling jacket, crouching by a crackling campfire on the sage flats at night https://julyandwest.com/blogs/on-the-road/camped-beside-a-mountain-lake 2026-11-06T03:35:48-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/west-camped-beside-a-mountain-lake-s1_10f116b5-9b8c-4ad6-a3ec-a30a34050dc2.jpg?v=1793607227 A Day Camped Beside a Mountain Lake A woman in her forties with a short silver-blonde bob and fair skin, slim, in a cream cable-knit sweater under an olive quilted vest, slim charcoal hiking trousers and leather boots https://julyandwest.com/blogs/on-the-road/canvas-work-jacket 2026-11-06T03:35:48-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/west-canvas-work-jacket-s1_4f9d0c51-94b7-44a1-87a6-1d6a30108a2a.jpg?v=1793607241 The Canvas Work Jacket A woman in her thirties with a sleek low ponytail and small gold hoops, in a cropped tan canvas chore jacket with a corduroy collar over a cream turtleneck, straight dark jeans and black western boots https://julyandwest.com/blogs/on-the-road/cattle-crossing-the-highway 2026-11-06T03:35:48-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/west-cattle-crossing-the-highway-s1_2486a778-b813-4388-892e-9abe7484955d.jpg?v=1793644000 The Herd Takes the Road A woman in her thirties with a sandy-blonde braid under a cream felt cowboy hat, in a crisp dusty-rose pearl-snap western shirt, slim jeans, polished tooled boots and a turquoise necklace https://julyandwest.com/blogs/on-the-road/changing-a-flat-on-a-gravel-shoulder 2026-11-06T03:35:49-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/west-changing-a-flat-on-a-gravel-shoulder-s1.jpg?v=1793644004 Changing a Flat on a Gravel Shoulder Low-angle shot of a woman in her forties with a short platinum crop and sunglasses, in a tonal tan utility jumpsuit, holding a lug wrench beside a dusty SUV on a gravel desert shoulder https://julyandwest.com/blogs/on-the-road/cooler-in-the-truck-bed 2026-11-06T03:35:49-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/west-cooler-in-the-truck-bed-s1.jpg?v=1793644019 The Cooler in the Truck Bed A sun-tanned woman in her twenties with long blonde waves and a cowboy hat, in a white tee and denim cutoffs, sitting sideways on a pickup tailgate at a desert pull-off peeling an orange https://julyandwest.com/blogs/on-the-road/dust-storm-on-the-highway 2026-11-06T03:35:49-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/west-dust-storm-on-the-highway-s1_00ebcf15-2e89-45b1-b48e-7d0ae0c46922.jpg?v=1793607270 The Brown Wall Comes Across the Flats A woman in her thirties with sleek shoulder-length chestnut hair and gold hoop earrings, in a camel suede jacket over a cream tee, slim jeans and tan boots, a rust silk scarf at her neck and tortoiseshell sunglasses pushed up on her head https://julyandwest.com/blogs/on-the-road/first-hour-of-open-road 2026-11-06T03:35:49-08:00 weekly 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woman in her thirties with auburn hair in a high bun, in a chocolate faux-fur coat over a knit set https://julyandwest.com/blogs/on-the-road/last-light-on-the-creek 2026-11-06T03:35:50-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/west-last-light-on-the-creek-s1.jpg?v=1793644067 The Last Light on the Creek A woman in her forties with tousled sun-streaked brown hair, in a cream cable-knit fisherman sweater, olive cargo trousers rolled at the ankle and a fine gold chain, standing on a gravel county bridge above a clear mountain creek at sunset https://julyandwest.com/blogs/on-the-road/making-camp-before-dark 2026-11-06T03:35:51-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/west-making-camp-before-dark-s1.jpg?v=1793644082 Making Camp Before Dark A woman in her late thirties with short tousled ash brown hair, in a sage green fleece pullover under an unzipped black down puffer jacket, slim grey hiking trousers, leather boots and small silver hoops https://julyandwest.com/blogs/on-the-road/map-folded-wrong 2026-11-06T03:35:51-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/west-map-folded-wrong-s1.jpg?v=1793644083 The Map Folded Wrong A woman in her twenties with long dark-brown waves and tortoiseshell sunglasses, in a denim-on-denim outfit https://julyandwest.com/blogs/on-the-road/ninth-day-laundromat 2026-11-06T03:35:51-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/west-ninth-day-laundromat-s1.jpg?v=1793644084 The Ninth-Day Laundromat A woman in her twenties with big curly light-brown hair, in a chocolate leather jacket, jeans and boots https://julyandwest.com/blogs/on-the-road/pitching-a-tent-in-a-hard-wind 2026-11-06T03:35:51-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/west-pitching-a-tent-in-a-hard-wind-s1_a0b94495-0bb5-4cf6-9157-e2ee3c1f3703.jpg?v=1793607356 Pitching a Tent in a Hard Wind A woman in her thirties with a windswept brown ponytail and small silver earrings, in a bright rust shell jacket, slim black hiking pants and trail boots https://julyandwest.com/blogs/on-the-road/saturday-night-small-town-rodeo 2026-11-06T03:35:52-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/west-saturday-night-small-town-rodeo-s1.jpg?v=1793607371 Saturday Night at the Small Town Rodeo A woman in her twenties with long dark waves under a black felt cowboy hat, in a fitted rust floral prairie dress, tooled brown cowboy boots and a turquoise necklace https://julyandwest.com/blogs/on-the-road/six-am-at-the-two-lane-diner 2026-11-06T03:35:52-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/west-six-am-at-the-two-lane-diner-s1.jpg?v=1793644103 Six A.M. at the Two-Lane Diner A woman in her forties with a sleek dark bob and red lips, in a cream turtleneck and camel coat, sitting at a diner counter at dawn with a cup of coffee https://julyandwest.com/blogs/on-the-road/snow-on-a-mountain-pass-in-may 2026-11-06T03:35:52-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/west-snow-on-a-mountain-pass-in-may-s1.jpg?v=1793644105 Snow on a Mountain Pass in May A woman in her thirties with long glossy chestnut hair, in a long white puffer coat and knit beanie, standing beside a black pickup on a snowy mountain pass https://julyandwest.com/blogs/on-the-road/storm-forty-miles-out 2026-11-06T03:35:52-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/west-storm-forty-miles-out-s1.jpg?v=1793607414 The Storm Forty Miles Out A woman in her thirties with long windblown dark-blonde hair, in an olive waxed rain jacket over a cream hoodie, tan cargo pants and sunglasses pushed up https://julyandwest.com/blogs/on-the-road/the-boots-on-the-passenger-floor 2026-11-06T03:35:53-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/west-the-boots-on-the-passenger-floor-s1.jpg?v=1793644106 The Boots on the Passenger-Side Floor Low-angle shot of a woman in her twenties with long straight dark-blonde hair, in a brown suede jacket and knee-high cowboy boots, sitting sideways in the open door of a ranch truck pulling on a boot https://julyandwest.com/blogs/on-the-road/the-cold-at-sundown 2026-11-06T03:35:53-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/west-the-cold-at-sundown-s1.jpg?v=1793607442 The Cold at Sundown A woman in her forties with a silver bob, in a cream sherpa fleece jacket over a chunky oatmeal sweater and a turquoise pendant https://julyandwest.com/blogs/on-the-road/the-load-goes-in-the-night-before 2026-11-06T03:35:53-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/west-the-load-goes-in-the-night-before-s1.jpg?v=1793644138 The Load Goes In the Night Before A woman in her thirties with a sleek dark ponytail, in a tan canvas jacket and work gloves, pulling a strap tight over a tarp on a loaded pickup bed in a driveway at night under the porch light https://julyandwest.com/blogs/on-the-road/the-long-light-of-the-great-basin 2026-11-06T03:35:54-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/west-the-long-light-of-the-great-basin-s1.jpg?v=1793644186 The Long Light of the Great Basin A woman in her forties with sun-streaked brown hair under a tan flat-brim felt hat, in a crisp white linen shirt with rolled sleeves, faded straight jeans and a turquoise cuff bracelet, aviator sunglasses in her hand https://julyandwest.com/blogs/on-the-road/the-lot-never-goes-dark 2026-11-06T03:35:54-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/west-the-lot-never-goes-dark-s1.jpg?v=1793644188 The Lot Never Goes Dark A woman in her twenties with a platinum bob and dark sunglasses, in an oversized chocolate puffer jacket https://julyandwest.com/blogs/on-the-road/the-two-lane-arrives 2026-11-06T03:35:54-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/west-the-two-lane-arrives-s1_9d547b70-3517-4cde-8a2e-eef96c57b6ea.jpg?v=1793607457 The Two-Lane Arrives A woman in her forties with a glossy black bob and aviator sunglasses, in a brown leather jacket, a white tee, straight blue jeans and tall tan western boots https://julyandwest.com/blogs/on-the-road/what-the-junction-store-keeps 2026-11-06T03:35:54-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/west-what-the-junction-store-keeps-s1.jpg?v=1793644221 What the Junction Store Keeps A woman in her fifties with silver hair and a turquoise necklace, in a rust western shirt, pouring coffee behind a worn wooden counter with the desert in the window https://julyandwest.com/blogs/on-the-road/wool-blanket-behind-the-truck-seat 2026-11-06T03:35:55-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/west-wool-blanket-behind-the-truck-seat-s1.jpg?v=1793644236 The Blanket Behind the Truck Seat A plus-size woman in her thirties with long strawberry-blonde hair, wrapped in a forest-green wool blanket over a cream knit dress https://julyandwest.com/blogs/on-the-road/scratched-sunglasses-on-the-dashboard 2026-11-06T03:35:55-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/west-scratched-sunglasses-on-the-dashboard-s1.jpg?v=1793644102 The Sunglasses on the Dashboard A woman in her thirties with long straight jet-black hair under a tan suede baseball cap, in a fitted white tee, faded straight jeans, a gold chain and dark tortoiseshell sunglasses https://julyandwest.com/blogs/lore/texas-cowboys-christmas-ball-anson 2026-11-05T22:32:40-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/west-texas-cowboys-christmas-ball-anson.jpg?v=1793946760 The Cowboys' Christmas Ball Couples in long dresses and pressed shirts marching arm in arm across a wooden dance floor, past a rack of hats on pegs https://julyandwest.com/blogs/lore/canyon-road-farolito-walk 2026-11-06T03:44:45-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0689/3020/7859/articles/west-canyon-road-farolito-walk_27d3fef8-d05e-47b5-a99d-5d67e65e8873.jpg?v=1793965485 The Paper Bags of Canyon Road People in winter coats walking a paved street at dusk past porches strung with Christmas lights and a row of glowing paper bags