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Monarch Season

Monarch Season

It’s Monarch butterfly season in my neck of the woods. I’ve been writing about my life in this space for

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Transition, Transformation, and Time

Transition, Transformation, and Time

TRANSITION: passage from one state, stage, subject, or place to another // CHANGE. I love how Merriam Webster uses the word

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Milkweed + Monarchs | If You Plant It, They Will Come

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

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Finding Strength in the Beauty

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.”

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Pretty In Pink

Pretty In Pink

It’s that time of year! Our peach tree is in bloom and I’ve taken approximately 4,386 photos of these sweet

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A Gathering Place for Monarchs

A Gathering Place for Monarchs

Last week I walked down to the Gathering Place to visit the Monarchs. There were literally dozens of them flying

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Story Teller for Ali Edwards Design Team

Currently Teaching at Big Picture Classes.

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This simple process of focusing on things that are This simple process of focusing on things that are normally taken for granted is a powerful source of creativity. ~Edward de Bono
More spring bulb goodness from @traderjoes. Betwee More spring bulb goodness from @traderjoes. Between the color and the lovely scent, these hyacinths are sure brightening up my kitchen window. 💜

Also, it feels like it’s been a hot minute since I had my macro lens out taking photos of flowers. I’m always surprised at how easy it is to get OUT of the habit of something. Especially when getting INTO the habit is so much more challenging. 🙄😂
Because of the “Big Arctic Blast” my daffodils Because of the “Big Arctic Blast” my daffodils are a solid two weeks behind where they were last year. Thanks to @traderjoes I get to enjoy these sunny colored blooms a little earlier. 🌞🌼💛☺️
nor·​mal | \ ˈnȯr-məl :conforming to a type nor·​mal | \ ˈnȯr-məl :conforming to a type, standard, or regular pattern : characterized by that which is considered usual, typical, or routine.

I’ve been thinking a lot about this time last year. Before the words Corona Virus or COVID19 were a regular part of my vocabulary. Before toilet paper became a hot commodity. Before it became a habit to check my purse to make sure I have my mask. Before it was second nature to take take three steps back from the person standing next to me.

These are not the “new normal” anymore. Their just plain-old normal. And that hurts my heart in a million little ways. Even still, there are a few changes in the past year that I am really happy about. Things like the feeling of gratitude every time I see my family. The personal growth I have experienced from learning how to feel my feelings a little better. Doubling-down on finding little joys and moments of magic in my everyday life.

I am looking forward to the day when life gets back to “normal”. My hope is that I can do so without losing the big lessons this past year has taught me.
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