Beauty without grace is the hook without the bait. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson The original version of this heavily-edited post was first shared last year. The sorrowful effects of the pandemic are on the rise again in many countries and the senseless destruction of our planet continues. The message here becomes more urgent each day. SinceContinue reading “Pope Francis, I Disagree: A Tribute to Earth Day”
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Frittata Primavera
Packed with fresh herbs, tomatoes, shallots, and green onions, and requiring just over half an hour from start to finish, this tasty stovetop frittata is a favorite Sunday morning breakfast in our house. The first vegan egg-like dish I learned to prepare, although delicious, took way too long. First there was the chopping, next theContinue reading “Frittata Primavera”
5 Ways to Nudge Your Body Toward Optimal Function
The human body is a marvel. Its ultra-intelligent design allows it to operate in ways without even requiring our attention. The billions and billions of chemical reactions occurring each second are nothing short of symphonic. The habits that become your lifestyle radically influence that symphony, for better or worse. By providing your 70 trillion cellsContinue reading “5 Ways to Nudge Your Body Toward Optimal Function”
The Sweetness of Spring
Spring has returned. The Earth is like a child that knows poems. ~Rainer Maria Rilke For the past few days, I’ve noticed the birds are back and making their happy presence known. I took time out this morning to admire the black, white, and vibrant red of two acorn woodpeckers out a back window. InContinue reading “The Sweetness of Spring”
Trails of Renewal
It is not so much for its beauty that the forest makes a claim upon men’s hearts, as for that subtle something . . . that so wonderfully changes and renews a weary spirit. ~Robert Louis Stevenson That subtle something that Stevenson references above is love, in my opinion. Hiking for miles in areas surroundedContinue reading “Trails of Renewal”
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”
For the Love of Skyscapes
Contemplate the entire UniverseAs a magic showOn the grandest scale imaginable.Fabulous art, an immense painting in motion.God is a magician whirling galaxies of fire,Juggling atoms, planets, and us.Everything, everything is fleeting.~Lorin Roche, PhD, The Radiance Sutras Years ago, when I first began my travels West, I discovered the astounding beauty of skies. I was immediatelyContinue reading “For the Love of Skyscapes”
Nature Interrupted
Love the world as your own self; then you can truly care for all things. ~Lao Tzu If you are a regular Micro of the Macro reader, you have seen my posts on how the design of Nature is being interrupted on an ongoing basis. Harmful chemicals are used on crops, in cleaning products, andContinue reading “Nature Interrupted”
Super-Simple Bok Choy Soup
This was the first recipe I shared on Micro of the Macro. It’s quick, easy, healthy, and delicious; what could be better? According to the Universal Guideline for Human and Planetary Health, (WFPB.ORG), Human and environmental health are dependent on one another. What we consume greatly influences our personal health, the economic health of ourContinue reading “Super-Simple Bok Choy Soup”
For the Love of Trees
This post was first shared close to a year ago. Although it’s a personal favorite, it didn’t get a whole lot of love because, at that time, few folks knew this blog existed. I am reposting it for all my current readers, in an effort to instill the vital importance of trees for each ofContinue reading “For the Love of Trees”
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