The Wisdom of Pookie

The Wisdom of Pookie. Two images of Pookie the Cat in a fallen laundry basket.

Several years ago, I befriended an ill kitty that was a part of my area’s feral community. He stole my heart and has been an inside cat ever since. His name is Pookie, and he is my constant companion. Since I was a child, dogs have always been a part of my family. So, having…

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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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Transformation

Transformation. Silhouette of a dragonfly sitting on the tip of a plant in front of a sunset sky.

During a walk, not so long ago, I heard a sound I have not heard in a while. It was the sound of leaves in the trees being rustled by the wind. Such a different sound than when the branches are bare during the winter months. It touched my heart with joy to hear this…

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My Mother’s Wisdom

My Mother's Wisdom. Image of the silhouette of a mother and daughter standing near a tree as they look out at a colorful pink, purple, and blue galaxy.

As a child, my mother used to tell me and my siblings to go outside and “get the stink blown off you”. It did not matter if it was over 90 degrees and the taper candles on our dining room table were melting. Conversely, it also did not matter if it was so cold that…

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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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