Category Archives: Health & Wellbeing

The Power Of Natural Magic

When losing a tooth was cause for celebration… Remembering Wonder Since the continuing rain and bitter winds are still limiting my outdoor time, my fleeting glimpses of the garden feel more precious than ever. Because I’m not out there every … Continue reading

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First Flowers

Hardy cyclamen and snowdrops cheer up bleak winter days Snowdrops Never Fail Brrr! This feels like the coldest winter in a long time, and it’s been hanging on for longer than usual as well. I know, people back east would … Continue reading

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Finding Spaciousness In Small Spaces

There’s always room for one more Making Space As the new year rolls on, I’ve been thinking a lot about space and spaciousness, inside and out. For starters, after years of living larger, this sweet little house still seems so … Continue reading

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Cherishing Our Gardening Elders

Carol, living her bucket list but leaving her bucket behind A Marvelous Role Model About five years ago, my dear friend Carol decided to emigrate to Panama. A vibrant 88 year old, Carol was one of my life heroes, a … Continue reading

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