31 Notes from Nature

Today is a day of celebration with my family. We gather, give gifts and thanks, and share meals. When I read this poem (and poems seem to be speaking to me this round of 31 Notes from Nature), it grabbed my heart and wouldn’t let go. Holiness comes wrapped in the ordinary. There are burning […]

In Elizabeth Lesser’s book Marrow, she shares the journey of her sister’s bone cancer. This book is full of wisdom, sorrow, joy, and love. Throughout the book, the author’s sister shares her thoughts, too. Many of them center around gardening, plants, and her love of the natural world. Both women speak often of being broken open… […]

This 23rd Note from Nature comes courtesy of my friend Ken Voyles. He (like my brother) is an avid (read: obsessed) fisherman. Ken also is passionate about fly fishing and spends many hours fishing mountain creeks and streams. Here’s his ode to Nature and a farewell to the summer of 2017. Enjoy! “You can’t see […]

This note from Nature couldn’t be any clearer! It arrived as I stepped out of the car at Skull Rock in Joshua Tree National Park. Someone had left this mat on the sidewalk. I saw it and just smiled. The message is so beautifully simple: Live Laugh Love But/and…here’s the thing… I wonder how many […]

One day in Joshua Tree National Park, my hubby and I drove the Geology Road, a sandy, dusty 17 miles of 4×4 only single-lane road through a remote part of the park. As we drove our small 4×4 Chevy Tracker named Bob along the sandy road, we’d see something worth stopping for. One time was […]

Our time in Southern California was hot and smoky. Across the state, they were experiencing record heatwaves for October (highs up to 110 degrees!) and several different fires were raging just north of our area. It was hard working outside in those conditions and our attitudes needs a serious adjustment. One day I was taking […]