The sun was casting a shadow through the canopy of leaves. Slivers of light fell onto the path in front of my feet. The leaves were brilliant—red, orange, and a yellow that shouted, “Look at me!” I‘ve walked this path many times over the years. But this year, this year the leaves—I don’t remember them …
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Lessons Learned in The Ordinary
Photo by A. McCormick My morning walks are filled with amazing sights— the sun rising over a foggy embankment, the new puppy walking for the first time on his leash, and the sounds of birds. But they are also about seeing the ordinary in extraordinary ways. It was a cool morning. We had showers throughout …
A Season of Change
Photo by A. McCormick I spent a few hours this week cleaning the garden shed, an old repurposed compost bin, and putting the raised garden beds to rest for the winter. I always have mixed emotions about ending the gardening season, but it's time to give myself and the earth a rest. Time to shift …
Hiding in Plain Sight
Photo by E. Estremera (Unsplash) The summer garden is winding down. But to my surprise, I found a late volunteer tomato plant in one of the raised beds. I started to pull it out, but since it was courageous enough to grow, I decided to leave it alone. I put a cage around just in …
Life’s Unexpected Lessons in the Brokenness
Photo by K. Moun (Unsplash) The phone rang, and as the name appeared, I had that sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach. He rarely calls, and when he does, it usually isn’t good. And true to form, the news was bad. It’s funny, but life has a way of taking sudden, unexpected left …
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What We Do Matters
Photo by A. Wibowo (Unsplash) There is nearly a decade and a half that separates my husband and me. It's funny because the age difference has never been something to consider. I was enamored that this older man was interested in me. But we’ve experienced the wear and tear life brings, and the reality is, …
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