United, Universal, Unabashed

on showing up for what I believe

Watermelon & Chives, 2017 Photograph by Lyn Swett Miller

Hello my friends!

As you know, compost is my jam.

It is a glorious mixing and mingling of colors and textures that offer visual beauty and metaphorical inspiration about what it means to be human.

There is universality to compost. As long as we eat, we will all have biodegradable waste.

Lemons & Carrot Peels, 2019 Photograph by Lyn Swett Miller

And there is unity. While the bright yellow of a particular lemon rind or the red skin of a vibrant pomegranate might call attention to itself, it will not decompose efficiently without the help of a mixing and mingling of carbon, nitrogen, oxygen and water.

In the compost pile, everything is essential in the magical transformation of becoming soil.

Bread & Thesaurus, 2020 Photograph by Lyn Swett Miller

Given this passion of mine, you won’t be surprised, I hope, to learn that this coming Sunday, June 8, I will join the North Chapel Unitarian Universalist community in Woodstock, VT.

What more could I ask for?

Leeks Up Close, 2018 Photograph by Lyn Swett Miller

Unitarian: Believing in the ‘oneness’ of an un-gendered god.

Daffodils & Coffee, 2018 Photograph by Lyn Swett Miller

Universalist: Believing that because god is entirely loving and just, every human soul will ultimately be redeemed and saved.

Corn Husks & Red Onions, 2018 Photograph by Lyn Swett Miller

North Chapel: A congregation in Woodstock, Vermont that nurtures the growth and supports the needs of its members, sustains a strong spiritual life within a loving community, and seeks to have a positive impact on the world around us.

Rhubarb, 2017 Photograph by Lyn Swett Miller

These are my people, where each individual brings a unique collection of experiences and insights and find strength in diversity — Just like in a vibrant compost pile. How cool is that?

Watermelon & Two Apples, 2018 Photograph by Lyn Swett Miller

Smelly challenges are as valued as colorful joys. There is music, conversation, reflection and laughter. This is good medicine in a troubled world.

Compost, June 3, 2026 Photograph by Lyn Swett Miller

If you would like a piece of this glorious energy in your life, consider purchasing one of the photographs in this post.¹ During this summer, I will donate 25% of each sale to North Chapel.

Lilly Waits, Morning June 3, 2026 Photograph by Lyn Swett Miller

Like Lilly, I’ve been waiting, patiently…

Lilly Still Waits, Morning June 3, 2026 Photograph by Lyn Swett Miller

for the right moment to jump in and unabashedly show up for what I believe in, not just in my art and in the garden, but in my life as well.

Lilly’s Bliss, Early Evening June 3, 2026 Photograph by Lyn Swett Miller

With gratitude for you being you,

Lyn

Compost May 31, 2026 Photograph by Lyn Swett Miller

Woodland Phlox, Morning & Evening 6/3/26 Photographs by Lyn Swett Miller

1. Here is the list of images, sizes and prices. I have only one print available of each image. If you are interested, please e-mail me: lynswettmiller at gmail dot com or message me through Substack. Please put the title of the image in the subject line. So excited to share the glorious energy that is compost!

Watermelon & Chives, 2017 24” x 24” Signed Digital Photograph on Paper, early print $300, unframed

Lemons & Carrot Peels, 2019 12” x 12” Signed Digital Photograph on Paper, early print $100, unframed

Bread & Thesaurus, 2020 24” x 24” Signed Digital Photograph on Paper, Limited Edition 1/5 $500, unframed

Leeks up Close, 2018 12” x 12” Signed Digital Photograph on Paper, early print, $100, unframed

Daffodils & Coffee, 12” x 12” Signed Digital Photograph on Paper, early print, $100, unframed

Corn Husks & Red Onions, 24” x 24” Signed Digital Photograph on Paper, early print $300, unframed

Rhubarb, 2019 24” x 24” Signed Digital Photograph on Paper, Limited Edition, 1/5 $500, unframed

Watermelon & Two Apples, 2018 12” x 12” Signed Digital Photograph on Paper, early print, $100, unframed