I wrote the following piece as part of my master herbal work and thought it might help others consider the work and activities they do through different eyes. I hope you enjoy: In fiber arts there is a saying, from sheep to shawl. It is a quick way to describe a lengthy process. Beginning with a raw fleece (unprocessed animal hair such as a whole lamb fleece), it …
Read moreHere is what we are eating this year along with some notes: Apple Cider-Brined Turkey with Savory Herb Gravy : I can't remember if we've had this before. Let me know if you'd like me to review this as I'm writing this a few days before Thanksgiving. Mashed Potatoes: I use Yukon gold potatoes, butter, evaporated milk, and if I'm waiting them ex…
Read more"The true Heart cannot be broken or repaired. It is ever perfect. It pervades and encompasses the whole universe." by brenkee is licensed under CC0 1.0 Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness That most frightens us. We ask ourselves Who am I to be brillian…
Read more"thoughts are just water drops" by brenkee is licensed under CC0 1.0 "When I don't know who I am, I serve you. When I know who I am, I am you." -Ram Das
Read more"USMC Female Harrier Fighter Pilot Capt Kelsey Casey" by aviatrix20141 is licensed under CC PDM 1.0 Our tendency to go on autopilot is astonishing and scary at times. Have you ever driven somewhere and you don’t remember the drive? How freaking scary is that when it happens? Going on autopilot reminds me of the movie Click. We zone out and our morni…
Read more"Under the Christmas tree." by Bernard Spragg is licensed under CC0 1.0 Is it just me or does it seem that way more than the usual amount of people are decorating early for Christmas this year? In years' past I might let a couple decorations sneak in a bit early, but the Christmas decorations don't get unpacked until after Thanksgiving. Except…
Read more"To understand everything is to forgive everything" by Wendelin Jacober is licensed under CC0 1.0 There is a beautiful story of 2 monks walking back to their monastery. A young woman walks up to them and asks to be carried across the river as her daughter was waiting all night for her and could be heard crying for her mother. One of the monk sees her s…
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