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 promoted by fall’s presence.…

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