The Lessons of Nature
Today when a family of geese wandered into my yard it reminded me of the lessons of nature. In the midst of all the turmoil of the world, I become calm when I contemplate nature.
Lush
Yesterday was one of those perfect summer days—with low humidity, a gentle breeze, sunny skies, and low eighties temperatures. While many people in Minnesota, across our country, and around the world marched for black justice, I spent my day taking it easy because of a sore knee. (It’s not a Read more…
One breath at a time
How do you get through challenging times? One breath at a time The only time in my life that compares with current times for intensity is when my oldest daughter became ill at age 4 with an unknown liver disease. Despite a liver biopsy and many other tests, doctors Read more…
Comfort food and other healing things
I don’t know about you, but being in nature helps restore my soul. Today I share with you photos I made on two recent walks, one in my neighborhood by myself a day ago, and one walk with my daughter at Richardson Nature Center this morning. I didn’t take along Read more…
Lisianthus Flowers
Lisianthus flowers… “Nobody sees a flower – really – it is so small it takes time – we haven’t time – and to see takes time, like to have a friend takes time.” ― Georgia O’Keeffe “Every flower blooms at a different pace. Every flower blooms at its own pace.” Read more…