Nature
Finding Beauty in Change
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…
Read MoreTransformation
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…
Read MoreMy Mother’s Wisdom
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…
Read MoreThe Energy of Fall’s Presence
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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