After just over ten months of some major health issues, things are finally getting back to normal. I’m down almost 50lbs since October, my frozen shoulder has finally healed, and my other issues are under control as well.

I have at least three months worth of photos to download and edit. That will feel great to catch up and plan new outings, post new photos and designs I have been working on, and I’m already looking forward to this year’s King Tide season.

We upgraded to a 2024 Subaru Forester Wilderness a few months ago, so that has enabled me to adventure much further into the wilderness than before, since I’m unable to hike any more than a mile now due to my pinched nerve in my back. We’re still working on upgrades, but here’s what it looks like so far (ignore the messy garage – I need to clean up after all the recent projects). Meet Nova:

  • Steven Trotter is a graphic designer (UX/UI, web & branding), photographer, and maker living and working on the Oregon Coast.