Between Everywhere and Nowhere

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  • Welcome Autumn 🍂

    Welcome Autumn 🍂

    The Seine and the Eiffel Tower in the Sunset by Henri Rousseau

    I started this blog in summer with the idea of “new season, new blog.” Now, I leave one full season behind and welcome another one here. I feel so grateful.

    Winds are getting breezier with each passing day. Water makes its presence more noticeable. In the fruit and vegetable aisles, colors have started to change. At coffee shops, I hear people saying more often: “We’re not really in the mood for something cold anymore.” And yes—a jacket over a striped blouse finally feels like a good idea.

    We left behind a long and—at least for me—very impactful summer. Every season has its own personality, yet everyone has a favorite. For me, it’s the early days of autumn and the last week of December. You can feel the transition: from hot to cool, from dry to wet, from vivid to brownish shades, from fruity to cinnamon notes in the air. đŸ§„â˜•ïžđŸŒ‚đŸŽ

    It’s incredible how quickly we adapt, even though only 24 hours separate the last day of August from the first day of September.

    Four Trees by Egon Schiele

    This summer was extremely hot, so now we know how precious it is to feel a little cold again. We had spring to prepare for summer, we had summer to prepare for what’s next. And now, we embrace autumn to get ready for—and enjoy—the winter.

    I love this harmony: trees shedding their leaves, pavements turning darker after gentle rains, the aroma of hot coffee, picking my favorite socks to add comfort to my home, and of course, waiting for the many ways pumpkin will appear on the table.

    White Soup Bowl by Anne Coster Vallayer

    I am deeply thankful: thankful for witnessing another transition in nature, thankful for the goosebumps a breeze leaves on my skin, thankful for teary eyes caused by strong winds, thankful for damp hair from a soft rain.

    Grateful for everything that makes me feel alive, human, and reminds me that I am also a biodegradable part of this whole ceremony.

    And while I embrace this poetic rhythm of nature, I also enjoy the simple, practical ways the seasons linger in our daily life.

    A side note: even though we leave summer behind, summer will live on in our fridges and jars. So, in a way, summer never truly ends. đŸȘ·

    Still Life with Cherries, Strawberries, and Gooseberries by Louise Moillon

    If you ever read this—how was your summer? How are the first weeks of autumn treating you? Share your favorite autumn ritual with me, I’d love to hear it!

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  • IT IS A LOSS OF LIFE WHEN A TREE BURNS

    IT IS A LOSS OF LIFE WHEN A TREE BURNS

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    I come from one of the beautiful coastal cities along the Mediterranean. And I’ve always felt lucky for it. When I was a kid, my family taught me, almost religiously, to respect nature.

    “Don’t hurt the tree while climbing.”
    “Be gentle while picking the fruit.”
    “Don’t pluck flowers just because they look nice.”
    “Watch where you step. Don’t harm the ants.”
    “Never kill a bee.”

    These were the sentences I grew up hearing repeatedly, and they shaped the way I looked at the world around me.

    Lately, wildfires have become a terrifying reality across different parts of the world. And this time, they came closer to home. In TĂŒrkiye, over 600 wildfires were reported in a single city in just one week. Many are still not under control.

    These fires hurt more than landscapes. They erase memories, homes, livelihoods, even heritage. They ache somewhere deep in me.


    Because while authorities say, â€œThankfully, there has been no loss of life,” I ask myself:
    What do we count as life?
    Isn’t a tree life? Isn’t a burning animal, a wounded bird that will no longer fly, a panicked fox running for shelter – life?

    When a tree burns, a life is lost.
    Nature is not something that exists solely to serve or entertain humans. It is not a background. It breathes. It shelters. It grieves.

    Sometimes, I think we’ve become too used to viewing nature through the lens of convenience. But damaging nature – whether intentionally or through ignorance – is not a small matter. In some places, war requires no bullets. Sometimes, it starts with fire and silence.

    Knowingly or not, those who destroy nature betray something much bigger than laws or borders. They betray life itself. They betray us all. Burning trees shouldn’t be dismissed as less tragic than human loss. Life takes many forms.

    Yes, sometimes things happen beyond our control. But that doesn’t mean we should stop watching, caring, or raising our voices.

    We must keep our eyes on nature. We must teach those around us, especially the little ones, to grow up with respect for the world they live in.

    As governments grow more indifferent each passing year, our personal vigilance becomes even more vital.

    In an age where machines are getting smarter and humans often seem to be forgetting their roots, our awareness matters more than ever.

    It’s not only about planting trees. It’s about planting values. We must be part of an education that goes beyond classrooms and textbooks.

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