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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America’s Mystical Poet
It was way back in November of 2022 that I last wrote an entire post about poetry (The Gift of Rumi), so I’m super excited to share this follow-up. I’ve long been a fan of spiritual poetry. To hear it read at church opens my heart like nothing else. When I heard Rev. Lauri GistContinue reading “America’s Mystical Poet”
Earth Rocks!
Wikipedia defines rock as any naturally occurring solid mass or aggregate of minerals that form the Earth’s outer solid layer, the crust, and most of its interior. In my opinion, that’s a really boring description of a natural element that contains such diverse beauty! I didn’t used to be a fan of rock, simply becauseContinue reading “Earth Rocks!”
5 Merits of Wonder
Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of man’s desire to understand. ~Neil Armstrong Earlier this week, I was watching Dr. Gay Hendricks, psychologist, body-mind therapist, & author of over 40 books, in an interview and the concept of wonder came up. Human beings thrive on wonder, he said, and gave examples of hisContinue reading “5 Merits of Wonder”
The Wilderness Connection
I’ve just finished reading Scott Stillman’s book Wilderness: The Gateway to the Soul. It evokes many of the feelings and musings I experienced while exploring the wilds of this country. I realize now that the words I’ve used in describing my 3-year experience (of road tripping, tent camping, hiking, photographing natural beauty, and finding myContinue reading “The Wilderness Connection”
Snowscapes
Before moving to the Southwest, I remember hearing on national news about the havoc caused by large amount of snow deposited in northern Arizona in January of 2010, just four months before my planned relocation. A total of 56 inches fell that month; the majority in a single week. As a result, roofs collapsed, thereContinue reading “Snowscapes”
Grandfathers of the Sonora Desert
We recently vacationed in southern Arizona. The weather was warm and dry, and we enjoyed hiking, biking, and riding horses through the desert. Saguaro cactus plants were plentiful and huge. Visiting Saguaro National Park, we saw some that towered over us. I’ve learned a lot about the growth of saguaros. I was surprised to findContinue reading “Grandfathers of the Sonora Desert”
6 Benefits of Winter Hiking
I hiked one of my favorite winter trails recently. Its abundance of volcanic rock reflecting the heat of the sun makes it one of the warmest hikes around. Snow and ice still covered over half the footpath, courtesy of a weather system that enshrouded parts of northern Arizona for over a week. Ascending the slickContinue reading “6 Benefits of Winter Hiking”
Protein: Functions & Risks
This is another in a series of posts from my Nutritional Certification program. I hope you are enjoying learning what I was taught! Protein is the subject of today’s post. I’ve studied protein in years past, but mostly about the problems it can cause. I know that more protein is required as we get older,Continue reading “Protein: Functions & Risks”
What’s Really Up with Dietary Fats?
For as long as I can remember, I’ve lived and breathed the mantra fatty foods cause body fat, and I’ve gone to great lengths to limit or avoid them. There was a period of time that I completely avoided using oil in my cooking. In recent years, I’ve added water for part of the oilContinue reading “What’s Really Up with Dietary Fats?”
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