September 21, 2025: Through The Eyes Of A Child
“As a child, one has that magical capacity to move among the many eras of the earth; to see the land as an animal does; to experience the sky from the perspective of a flower or a bee; to feel
July 13, 2025: Nature: A Muse for Creativity and Inspiration
MUSE: noun (1) : a state of deep thought or dreamy abstraction : a source of inspiration Research has shown that spending time in nature has positive benefits, linked to both cognitive benefits (i.e. ability to focus) to improvements in our emotional and mental health.
May 18, 2025: The Stories Behind A Name
“Names are powerful things. They act as an identity marker and a kind of map, locating you in time and geography. More than that, they can be a compass.” Nicola Yoon As nature lovers and birders, we're always fascinated by the common
May 4, 2025: The Healing Power of Nature
In today's world, technology can be perceived as a double-edged sword. On one hand, the advancements of personal computers, smartphones, and numerous other innovations: facilitate communication, provide fast access to information, and provide organizational tools to manage your life.
December 31, 2023: The Grace of Gratitude
The ending of a year and beginning of a new one is a time for reflection and setting intentions. Reflecting on the past, helps us to acknowledge what went well in our life and helps to plan new
December 10, 2023: Seeking Rainbows
The daily news seems to bring a seemingly endless onslaught of heart rendering events. From wars in Gaza and Ukraine, environmental disasters, the latest mass shootings, to the vitriol of politics and polarization of our country, many of us are
September 24, 2023: Celebrating Change
It can be a bittersweet time of year when we say goodbye to the joy and light of Summer and face the realization, that after the fleeting, glorious beauty of Autumn, a cold, dark winter is waiting in the wings.
September 17, 2023: An Unexpected Gift of Quietude
Quietude: a state of calmness, stillness and quiet in a person or place.”it highlights her quietude and wise passivity” Being “quiet and still” is an anomaly for me. Normally I’m a high-energy woman, whose days are usually full of activities; from
August 20, 2023: How A Barn Full of Manure and A Shovel Taught Me About Optimism
A perennial optimist on my own, I learned about the quality of optimism from my mother, Margaret. She always had the capacity to look on the bright side of any situation. A frequent refrain I heard over the years
July 16, 2023: The Practice of Patience and Perseverance
In modern times, where instant gratification can be achieved with a simple click of a keyboard, the values of patience and perseverance can seem old fashioned and not relevant to our fast paced society. Yet in any endeavor, the