Finding Beauty in Change

Finding Beauty in Change - Image of Belinda Haverdill in front of the field of Sunflowers mentioned in this blog.

At times it is hard for me to believe I have resided in North Carolina for more than twenty years. What initially drew me to Union County, NC, was the presence of small churches, family farms, and winding roads through beautiful, untouched areas of nature. I laugh at the memory of realizing most of the…

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The Great Mystery

The Great Mystery. Image of a dark forest filled with large, bare trees and fallen leaves. A pathway runs through the middle of it. A bright light shines at the end of the path, illuminating it slightly. Death.

For many, this time of year is a welcome reprieve from the long “dog days of summer.” As the temperatures begin to drop, along with the leaves of the trees, change is in the air. Pots filled with flowers and the gardens we’ve planted have grown, bloomed, bore fruit, and now begin to wither. At…

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The Energy of Fall’s Presence

The Energy of Fall's Presence. Image of trees in a forest covered in fall-colored leaves. A small stream of sunlight shines through the trees.

For several weeks now, I have been hearing the excitement in the voices of people around me regarding the glimpses of fall weather that are arriving. There are hopes of cooler days and nights that coax the brilliant colors from the leaves of the trees. Everyone seems to have more energy prompted by fall’s presence.…

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