Today I shared the last lesson in my Empty Nest + New Stories class at aliedwards.com. My goal for this lesson is to encourage my students that although motherhood will probably look different in this phase of life, it is every bit as wonderful with so many awesome new stories to tell. Plus, ... read more
Transition, Transformation, and Time
TRANSITION: passage from one state, stage, subject, or place to another // CHANGE. I love how Merriam Webster uses the word “passage” in their definition of transition. Because I think it lends itself to the idea of a transition being a PROCESS - something that takes time. And I can’t think of a ... read more
Empty Nest + New Stories
It happens every year around this time. Seeing my friends post about their seniors in high school or sending their kids off to college. It takes me right to that same time in my own life. My girl was getting ready to start her senior year in high school and I was already feeling the rumblings of ... read more
Milkweed + Monarchs | If You Plant It, They Will Come
On August 5th, I spied this magnificent monarch butterfly on the milkweed in my garden. When I planted this milkweed earlier this spring, I had assumed that I wouldn't see any monarchs until next year during their main spring migration. But lo and behold, look what I found after she ... read more
All Hail The Queen
I recently saw where someone had referred to dahlias as the queen of the summer garden. Regal Majestic Stately Beautiful Elegant Graceful Yes indeed, I do believe this exceptional flower fits the description perfectly. And I am proud to be one of her loyal ... read more
Finding Strength in the Beauty
Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts.” Rachel Carson Some wise words from Ms. Carson today. Feeling very grateful for all of the beauty and light and magic of summer today. Love, Kelly ... read more
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