“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” — L.M. Montgomery “… the wild geese, high in the clean blue air, are heading home again. Whoever you are, no matter how lonely, the world offers itself… Read more
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September
I always think the year begins on the first day of school not on January 1. It’s the time for renewal and fresh beginnings. A few new clothes, fresh blank sheets of paper and scribblers, new erasers and other supplies,… Read more
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a sweet apple fragrance
“I like this place and could willingly waste my time in it.” –William Shakespeare’s words Lusciously lovely, showy clusters of large delectable peachy-pink, long-lived flowers. Round bushy super-flowerful habit, loads of glossy green leaves and consistent dark red new growth. Now,… Read more
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Forest bathing
“The forest breathes. Listen. It answers, I have made this place around you.” — poet David Wagoner Forest bathing. Translated from the Japanese term shinrin-yoku, forest bathing is also known as forest therapy (each link takes you to a brief… Read more
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begin the song exactly where you are
Singing bowls are said to produce sounds which invoke a deep state of relaxation which naturally aids a person in entering into meditation. They are a quintessential aid to meditation and healing, and can be found on private Buddhist altars,… Read more
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stains your mouth with morning
Strong Coffee by Anne Higgins Strong coffee smells like a current of warm southerly air in the climate of dawn. Strong coffee gets stronger when poured back through the grounds. Opaque, thick, hot, bitter for waking up, the caffeine pumps… Read more
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gratitude and observances
I love morning light, stormy skies, damp fog, wandering shadows, the scent of forests and rain, the rhythms of the sea, squishy yarn, simple things in life, time shared with friends, the dog on my feet, handmade gifts, and spending time with… Read more
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The rich fragrance of …
What has more personality than black pepper and is sweeter than a rose? Why cinnamon of course. The warm, somewhat spicy, yet woody aroma that some also describe as smoky is unique to all other spices in our cupboards. The… Read more