Category: One Small Change
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One Small Change: Tree Hugger
photo by Larry White Buffalo For in the true nature of things, if we rightly consider, every green tree is far more glorious than if it were made of gold and silver. Martin Luther Do you have a favorite tree? I do. It's the rose cypress just off the North end of my house. Throughout…
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A Bright Light Remembered
In the past I've mentioned a woman who has inspired me to think about how each and every one of us can contribute. About a year and a half ago I planted 75 trees, 15 trees for each of my immediate family members to contribute to reforesting the planet. Sadly I bear the news that…
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One Small Change Wrap Up
I can't believe it's the end. Yep, earth day has come and gone and our One Small Change intiative is passing by with it. I love blogland and participating in all of the various activities that blogging friends inspire. I had no idea that the One Small Change experiment of changing one small thing each…
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One Small Change: Trees and Napkins
Everything is starting to come alive. After this very long winter in Tennessee, I was beginning to wonder if Spring was ever going to pay us a visit. It always amazes me how quickly the metamorphose between Winter and Spring happens. Our March "One Small Change" was to plant trees. This hasn't happened yet because…
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One Small Change: One Seed at a Time
Announcements: Gardenmama is hosting an incredible giveaway from Natural Suburbia. It ends today so head on over. Yesterday the new edition of The Rhythm of the Home came out. I'm very happy to say that I contributed an article in this edition. There are so many talented women who have written for this. Please enjoy…
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A Circle is Round
We join spokes together in a wheel, But it is the center hole That makes the wagon move. We shape clay into a pot, But it is the emptiness inside That holds whatever we want. We hammer wood for a house, But it is the inner space That makes it livable We work with being,…
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One Small Change: Meet What You Eat
It's time for One Small Change. Every month until Earth Day my family will be making One Small Change that will have a positive impact on the planet. Last month I started bringing my very own bags to the grocery store. This has become a habit which has had a positive effect because I no…