As the calendar turns, many of us feel a push to “start fresh.” But nature reminds us that growth is rarely sudden. Trees do not sprout overnight, and seeds need time to root before they bloom. There is wisdom in this quiet patience.
A few weeks back, I wrote a post about how deep and lasting friendships are very much like beautiful evergreen trees in winter: They are both steady, resilient, and withstand the wear and tear of turmoil and time. After reading the post, a good friend and fellow nature afficionado pointed out to me that we have “other” steadfast friends...
To You and Your Family
In Catalonia, Christmas cheer begins with a log that has a face, a red hat, and absolutely no dignity. Children beat this log with sticks while singing songs demanding that it defecate presents.
A Gardener's Brain in Winter.
This morning, I took a long walk through the backyard. The cold temperatures and recent snowfalls have now transformed summer’s lush gardens into stark and barren worlds. The ground was hard and unforgiving; the landscape stripped down to little more than branches and memories, sparing only the evergreen trees that stood in stark contrast.
Two years ago, Marty and I decided to try our hand at making a holiday centerpiece for our front porch. We wanted to create something that was different, looked great, and wasn’t expensive or too difficult to make over a weekend.
A Northern Flicker, Downy Woodpecker, and Blue Jay having brunch with friends at one of our feeders this morning.
A Scene from a Winter Garden - Let it Snow
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. Wishing you a Thanksgiving filled with love, laughter, and good food.
