The devastating pictures from Helene have my heart breaking this morning. Some of my favorite places have been completely destroyed. I know this storm affected many states, but the crisis in NC and Tennessee is the majority of what I have been seeing. All of Western NC is cut off from the outside world. No … Continue reading Helene
Nature
Fall Whispers
I’m sitting on my writing porch in the cool of the morning. My little dog is on my lap, but today he needs a blanket and so do I. It’s in the 50s. I slow my breath so that it comes deep and unhurried. Soaking up the low humidity and temperature. There are also quite … Continue reading Fall Whispers
Dancing Light
I live in a deciduous forest, meaning I am surrounded by hardwoods. I pretend I am in a treehouse when I sit on my porch. To sit among the trees transports my imagination. When the wind is blowing, the leaves sway. The rays of sunlight filter through the leaves creating dancing light. The stronger the … Continue reading Dancing Light
The Storm
It’s no secret that I am a storm lover. So much so, that the sound machine I sleep to is a thunderstorm. However, when the storm outside is louder than the storm in my room, I take notice. Mainly, because our house burned during a thunderstorm in 2009. The lightning strike that caused the fire … Continue reading The Storm
John C. Campbell Folk School
In 1908, John Campbell and his wife Olive Dame packed their belongings in a covered wagon (the RV of their time) and began a road trip that would change a multitude of lives. They were on a fact-finding mission to increase the quality of life of the mountain people in Appalachia, but in order to … Continue reading John C. Campbell Folk School
Spring has Sprung
The flowers are making an appearance. Right on time. The pear trees have changed into their dresses of green. The cherries are not far behind. Their pale pink blossoms are spilling confetti into the air and onto the paths. The wild azaleas are rising their blush faces to the sun. The pink dogwoods are magnificent … Continue reading Spring has Sprung
Lessons from the Storm
When I stepped onto the path, the sun was playing hide and seek with the clouds racing across the sky. The birds were singing. Urgently. It was not their usual playful banter. My ears heard the differences without my notice, at first. Halfway through my walk, the sun had disappeared, along with the birdsongs. My … Continue reading Lessons from the Storm
Martha’s Garden
One thing Mom and Dad have always had in common is their love for flowers. Wildflowers particularly, but any flowers are a treat. I remember, when I was a kid, Dad would get up early and go for a hike on the mountain. Probably to take pictures. He would bring back a plethora of flowers … Continue reading Martha’s Garden
One of My Favorites
I wrote this several years ago in my book The Nature of God, and today I was reminded of it again when I saw the glowing colors all across my house again. This piece is one of my favorites, which is why I repost it from time to time. Such a reminder that every day … Continue reading One of My Favorites
Driving Adventures
When we planned this trip to Ireland, I was determined not to have to rent a car. Not only for the expense of it, but also because my anxiety of driving on the opposite side of the road. I was terrified because I know how much cognitive ability it takes to drive in my own … Continue reading Driving Adventures
Michelle's Mosaic 