Tag: nurturing
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Cultivating True Beauty
There’s something beautiful in watching flowers blossom, where little buds break forth into riotous color, their scent wafting lazily on the breeze. My sister-in-law grows hydrangeas, a remarkable bloom that can show up in a variety of hues that create the look of a painter’s palette. I have no ability to grow flowering anything–I’m fortunate…
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The Sisterhood Of Distance
Having had the chance to spend time with my two sisters a short time ago, I was reminded of how much I love and miss my family. I have two brothers in San Francisco that I also rarely see, which is difficult because I care deeply for them. I’ve gotten too busy with life. With…
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Dig A Little Deeper
Why did I ever think I could become a gardener? We worked so hard at creating a beautiful garden in our front yard. Partly because we really wanted to enjoy that visual experience; partly because our local HOA was not happy with our messy yard. Gardening isn’t a one-and-done experience. It requires work, weeding, watering,…
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What If We Messed With The Calendar?
Mothers’ Day. A celebration of those who have given birth, raised children and have been shaped by the process. Married with six children, this became the holiday of cherishing home-made cards, hand-made potholders from little plastic looms and wonderful—or questionable–attempts at cooking. It was a day I loved and felt thoroughly uncomfortable with. I’ve…
Tip of My Iceberg 