Nature
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It’s Spring
Spring usually makes it's first appearance with the sign of side walk chalk. Close behind this is my favorite Forsythia bush. This year the yellow is almost palpable. With the warm weather comes the fairy house building. I had a… Continue reading
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Tuesday Through My Window
Tuesday Through the Windows is officially over at Swedish House but how could I not share this. The colors in my garden are so intense I can almost taste them. Though there is a bite in the air I still… Continue reading
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The Fairy Forest
Where the forest meets the sea, there is a pilgrimage of sorts. Mothers, fathers, grandparents,aunts,uncles, and all the children who love them, all become gatherers of sticks, bark, stones,sea shells, and moss. All walking down the forest path… Continue reading
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~ Visiting about “What do we know?”
Today I'm visiting over at The Yellow Door Paperie. Mary has so graciously asked my views on gratitude in her Tell Me A Story series. Before you head on over I thought I would leave you with one of my… Continue reading
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Have a Bee u ti ful Day
In the fields surrounding Avonlea farm bees take their treasures back to their hives to make the liquid gold we call honey. Though I love honey and buy many organic jars of the beautiful stuff, I had never really thought about… Continue reading
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The Splendour Falls on Castle Walls
The splendour falls on castle walls And snowy summits old in story: The long light shakes across the lakes, And the wild cataract leaps in glory. blow, bugle, blow, set the wild echoes flying, Blow, bugle; answer, echoes,… Continue reading
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The Living Bush
What happens when an ordinary moment becomes extraordinary? I was just sitting there reading my book by the hydrangeas and butterfly bush. I heard it first and felt it second. The light rustle of breeze that comes from fluttering wings.… Continue reading
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The New Edition of Rhythm of the Home
Today is the day,… the new edition of Rhythm of the Home is out today. This issue is completely incredible. It is chalked full of creative moments to have and share with your families. About a week before the new edition comes… Continue reading
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The Hidden Village
During a little ramble in the Great Smoky Mountain National Forest, We spotted a large wooden barn house by a stream. Let's see what's inside? A Warning sign forbid us to enter but it doesn't hurt to have a look… Continue reading
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{This Moment}
{this moment} – A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. This week also honoring our participation in… Continue reading
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