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Time Builds on Time
One must have a mind of early morning light
To toss aside a soft comforter and warm clean sheets
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Walking, Vegan Cooking, Nutrition, Self-care, Fun, Reading
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November Notes
If you are in the Northern Hemisphere in the south this is a good month to get outside, walk, run, breathe. It’s also a good time to get clear and to think about what’s important. Fresh air can do that–clear the mind, open the heart, invite perspective.
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The Ginkgoes
“Would you like to join me?” I asked my husband. He was startled. He had plans, and I wanted to drive 131 miles one way to see some trees.
“A ginkgo?” he echoed. “Is this a joke?”
“They are golden,” I replied. “And Blandy has one of the largest, if not THE largest, grove of ginkgoes in North America.” He said he would let me know.
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Work Matters
Work influences self-worth and belonging, fostering purpose and community in meaningful ways. Continue reading Work Matters
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Spending Our Days
“How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives. What we do with this hour, and that one, is what we are doing. A schedule defends from chaos and whim. It is a net for catching days. It is a scaffolding on which a worker can stand and labor with both hands at sections of time.” – Annie Dillard, The Writing … Continue reading Spending Our Days
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I Kept Walking
In the midst of professional upheaval, the writer reflects on the profound impact of the many changes at work. Despite the challenges, they find solace in their newfound love for walking, which brings them clarity, strength, and a fresh perspective on life’s trials. The journey of change has become a source of gratitude and resilience. Continue reading I Kept Walking
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Walking in December
Amidst the quiet days of December, the author finds joy in nature’s gifts – from winter landscapes to shared walks with family. Each step brings healing, reflection, and a deep sense of gratitude, echoing John Muir’s belief that in nature, one receives more than sought. Continue reading Walking in December
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Slow Time
In the early days of married life my husband, Burt, and I would go for drives on our days off. We would pack a picnic and meander down the road to visit an apple orchard, or see sailboats, or explore an antique shop, or rediscover a spot my husband remembered from year’s past. It was a welcome ending to our week. Continue reading Slow Time
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Keep the Home Fires Burning
In all the homes my husband, Burt, and I have shared a central piece has been a fire place or wood stove. Even if a home had a gas insert when we moved in, high on the priority list was removing the gas insert and replacing it with a wood stove. Over the years as storms have passed through collecting and splitting the wood has … Continue reading Keep the Home Fires Burning
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Making Room
When you recover or discover
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Florence Brooks 