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A blog about nature, family, creativity and community.
“As” by Stevie Wonder on #MusicMonday
I needed a feel-good song to boost my energy. This is the one!
Not Like the Girls in Magazines
She was beautiful, but not like those girls in magazines. She was beautiful for the way she thought.
Tattoo #196: A Chance Encounter
A must-read: This was someone asking for time, for meaning, for presence. It wasn’t just about ink; it was about living by what we believe. See the video!
Wild Horses Daylily Wins the Garden’s Triple Crown
It's #FlowerFriday! Wild Horses truly takes my breath away.
The Beauty of Becoming: Growth Through Life’s Changes
Letting go of our grown-up kids doesn’t happen all at once. We let go, not because we want to, but because we believe in the beauty of their becoming.
Kale Chips are Gross (and Other Truths About Healthy Living)
Tommy Ryman is not alone in stating, "Healthy is Gross." My childhood was filled with veggie chips, trail mix, carob, and yogurt.
“I Like Myself” by Karen Beaumont
Beaumont's joyful text and David Catrow's vibrant illustrations encourage kids to appreciate everything about themselves, inside and out.
Our Power, Our Planet. World Earth Day 2025
It's already World Earth Day 2025! This year's theme is "Our Power, Our Planet."
Daylily 101 video. How to plant daylilies
Daylilies are super hardy and easy to care for, making them a great place to start if you are new to gardening.
Neo-Hippies and Bohemians and Modern Hippies, oh my!
Today’s free spirits are redefining what it means to live authentically, consciously, and creatively.
Peace, Love, and The Culture of Us
Messages of peace, love, and beauty in diversity that resonate within modern hippie culture.