april 24, 2013
“Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson Five years ago, Becky Ryder and Gordon Hogg gave me a tiny seedling from their redbud. The little thing was hardly … Continued
march 27, 2013
“Never miss a sunrise or a rainbow because your gaze is down.” ~ Aine Belton Around the knot hanged four grey squirrels. They blended so perfectly with the bark that I was nearly past the tree before I felt their … Continued
march 6, 2013
“It’s okay to be humble. It’s also okay to be awesome.” ~ Jeffery Platts It’s best to sow grass seed just before the last snow of the season. The weight packs each seed into the ground, and gives them an … Continued
january 19, 2013
“Beauty is alive in every moment, riding the breath of life to remind you of the flower that is your heart.” ~ Aine Belton Stacy Yelton, Sandy Davis, and myself paid a visit to Deb Chenault at her stunning home … Continued
august 8, 2012
“A good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures for anything.” ~ Irish Proverb The tree sat across the road from clapboard houses, just at the pond’s edge, I imagine. I noticed it years ago when I … Continued
may 21, 2012
“Suddenly all my ancestors are behind me. Be still they say. Watch and listen. You are the result of the love of thousands.” ~ Linda Hogan I hate to see trees cut down but, when they’re dead, it’s necessary. Still, in … Continued
march 28, 2012
”It is a fearful thing, to love something death can touch.” ~ Mark Daves I hated this image in color. I turned it black and white. It was instantly soothing. The gate beckons; the hedges guide; the kindly doorman, Tree, … Continued
march 12, 2012
“Religion is for people who are trying to avoid hell. Spirituality is for those of us who’ve already been there.” ~ John Carson Look at this beautiful peach tree bloom! Forget that it’s a month early, just focus on its … Continued