As long as I live, I’ll hear waterfalls and birds and winds sing. I’ll interpret the rocks, learn the language of flood, storm, and the avalanche. I’ll acquaint myself with the glaciers and wild gardens, and get as near the heart of the world as I can. ~John Muir When I see the word waterfall,Continue reading “The Waterfall Effect”
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Acclimating to a Warming World
The world’s warmest year on record was 2023, according to this write-up by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. That is, until 2024. And so far in 2025, the Southwestern US has seen most days with much higher temperatures than normal. In past blogs, I’ve shared some dire overarching consequences of global warming over time. Continue reading “Acclimating to a Warming World”
6 Little-Known Habits to Help Achieve Your Resolutions, Part 2 of 2
Happy February! Wow, did January slip by quickly for anyone else?! Last month, I posted on 3 of the 6 daily practices that I believe are fundamental to my overall health and wellbeing: using electrolytes, healing my gut, and reading labels. Today I will complete the set by sharing some of the best information onContinue reading “6 Little-Known Habits to Help Achieve Your Resolutions, Part 2 of 2”
6 Little-Known Habits to Help Achieve Your Resolutions, Part 1 of 2
Happy 2025 to all of you in my blogging community! I hope the year ahead brings you plenty of reasons to smile and be grateful. If you’re a new year’s resolution maker, whether you share your intentions with others or keep them quiet, I hope you will find something beneficial in this post. Recently, IContinue reading “6 Little-Known Habits to Help Achieve Your Resolutions, Part 1 of 2”
Red Rocks on the Water
The lovely little desert town of Sedona, Arizona, has more than 400 miles of trails for hiking and biking, and is surrounded by 1.8 million acres of forest land, according to visitsedona.com. Not bad for a destination known for its spas and luxury resorts! The rich colors of Sedona’s earth and trees are a delightContinue reading “Red Rocks on the Water”
CSA: An Introduction
For years, we have purchased the majority of our produce from Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs, in both New York and Arizona. There are over 12,000 in the U.S. now, but I find that when I talk about my new favorite veggie from this week’s CSA haul, most people are unfamiliar with the concept. BecauseContinue reading “CSA: An Introduction”
Glazed Autumn Bake
During Autumn, the process of baking seems to take on additional elements of warmth, goodness, and celebration. Maybe because I relate it to meals shared with loved ones during the upcoming holidays. Do you think of Autumn baking (or roasting, as the case may be) in a similar fashion? This is one of those quick,Continue reading “Glazed Autumn Bake”
The Promise of Community
The American Heritage Dictionary defines community as a group of people living in the same locality and under the same government. Or I should say, that is the first definition. Way down at the sixth definition, the words sharing, participation, and fellowship appear. Because our lives can be so enhanced by being part of a community, perhapsContinue reading “The Promise of Community”
6 Reasons You Shouldn’t Fear Fruit
I’ve been eating and drinking a lot more fruit lately. In the past, my smoothies have been at least half veggies and half fruit, but as I learn more about the benefits of fruit, I’ve become more generous with it in my morning concoctions. Because almost everyone I know is fruit-averse due to its sugarContinue reading “6 Reasons You Shouldn’t Fear Fruit”
7 Life Lessons from Izzy the Cat
Pets are amazing. Not only do they provide tons of love and support, but they are also good teachers. Izzy is the first cat I’ve owned since I was a girl. When we first adopted her from the shelter, I was stressed because of her daily habit of messing up the house. But now, althoughContinue reading “7 Life Lessons from Izzy the Cat”
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