One of my favorite things about September is the glorious golden glow at the west end of my street. This time of year, day and night are nearly equal in length while we (in the northern hemisphere) enjoy a temporary state of equilibrium between the Winter and Summer Solstices. And with the sun ... read more
The Little Butterfly That Could
Last weekend I was in our bedroom folding clothes when I heard Tripp exclaim, "Babe! You gotta see this cool butterfly I just found!" As he came upstairs into our room, I saw that he was gently holding something between two layers of paper towels. He went on to explain that he had just brought ... read more
Savoring September
As I was gathering some blooms for my September calendars, the word savor came to mind. Maybe that's because the month of August seemed to go by in a flash. So this month seems like the perfect opportunity for a bit of a reset. To take time to enjoy the late-summer garden ... read more
July Looked Like This
July looked like a festive (albeit low-key) Fourth at home. July looked like a short trip to Broken Bow with our friends John and Pattie. Long talks on the back porch or around the table, being surrounded by nature, sunshine and blue skies...it was exactly what I needed. July looked like ... read more
I Saw the Swans!
Yesterday morning I felt the need to shake up my normal walking route, so I decided to walk over to Swan Lake. I hadn't walked that way in a few weeks, so I was looking forward to the change of scenery. As I started my loop around the lake, I passed a woman walking her dog who stopped me and ... read more
A Little Good News for a Change
"You know, I could just use a little bit of good news for a change." This was my prayer on my walk this morning. Between the news and the noise and the horror and the heartbreak, the events of the past couple of weeks have been weighing heavy on my heart. So as the morning light poured through ... read more