Five Ways to Cope, and a Poem to Inspire
On the morning of Wednesday, November 6th, after a restless night tossing and turning, I picked up my phone, clicked on instagram and brought up Michelle Obama’s page: Nothing. I
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Wisdom From Mary Oliver
Something positive in a negative world. With Thanks to the Field Sparrow, Whose Voice is so Delicate and Humble I do not live happily or comfortably with the cleverness of
Looking for the Light
I’ve been absent on here for a few weeks now. First I was away in the Adirondacks of NY, camping and enjoying the fall colors, and then, Hurricane Helene blew
A Species of Takers. Let’s Be GIVERS instead.
These days I’m embarrassed to be human. Humans may be smart, but we are a selfish species of takers, wreaking havoc in every corner of our planet, destroying the natural
Even When Your Voice Shakes: Some Wisdom For Your Wednesday
I was sitting upstairs in my office recently, working on the computer when my dog started barking wildly downstairs, letting me know someone was at the house. Before I could
Ten Things You May Not Know About Octopuses
I usually write about animals and plants that are common to my area here in western NC, and always use my own photography. If I don’t have photos to support
More Habitat, Less Lawn
Hey did you know fall is a fabulous time for planting and making changes in your yard? Mother Nature gets her seeds ready and sends them out into the world