The first thing that comes to mind when I hear the word rich is a thick and moist slice of chocolate cake. My mouth waters when I think of its sugary goodness dissolving on my tongue. My eyes close to thoroughly savor, and my tongue instinctively licks my lips. I can’t help but to imagine
I was startled to learn that a large percentage of items we donate to thrift stores make their way to a landfill. To prevent excess waste, I like to give away items directly rather than to a thrift store. I also like to repair things when they break, buy high quality, and either buy or
There are certain delights that melt me a little inside. I (after being prompted by a friend) compiled a list of these simple pleasures. We call it a nectar list. I’d like to share my current draft with you. When I get lost in the deep dark, I look at this list. I also share
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Friends, I have a wild dream to share with you. I feel quite vulnerable speaking it into existence in a blog of all places, but if you’ve been following along with my journey of self-discovery and are so inclined to entertain my deepest desires, please follow along. I am fortunate enough to be a landowner,
Teachers and nurses and ER doctors probably all have something to say about a full moon. The strange energy in the air. The wild spike in unfortunate or injurious incidents. I personally have found myself imagining particularly unruly students as werewolves howling crazily at the bright full moon, their furry silhouettes becoming feral and wild
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Your little shoulders weren’t meant to hold the weight they carried. It’s no wonder they are tired. It’s no wonder you’re tired. You’re safe now. You’ve created safety. You are no longer dependent on the people who let you down and left no room for error. You are tense and on guard because you had
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Now I like worms, wormies, if you will. When I find one in the garden, I squeal with delight. I’ll lift it up, give it a little pat (sometimes even a kiss) and place it gently away from my sharp and dangerous efforts so it can peacefully squirm at a safe distance.When the rains flood
Ahead of me and also behind me lies work. Effort. Labor of my heart, soul, body, and mind. There have been and will be milestones. Landmarks of accomplishments e.g. the first week without an anxiety attack. The first meal without getting sick. Telling my boss I am leaving at the end of the school year.