July 19, 2026: When a Single Word Feels Like Coming Home
When a Single Word Feels Like Coming Home For years I've laughingly described myself as a "nature nerd." Then a dear friend Gerri sent me a word I'd never heard before. Ecophile. I read the definition once
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.