Haiku from the Nature Lady
In honor of International Haiku Poetry day, which is celebrated each year on April 17th, I thought I would share a few of the Haikus that I have written over the years. In school, I was taught that Haiku is … Continued
Compatible Weirdos
I think everybody is a little bit weird. I also believe that the secret to ultimate happiness is finding people who are compatibly weird. This is a story of compatible weirdness. My husband was a very well respected builder in … Continued
Christmas decorations made with nature in mind
I love making my own Christmas decorations. A friend of mine posted a picture of a Christmas decoration that she found online that she wanted to try to recreate. The photo was a stick, with ornaments suspended from pieces of … Continued
Scrap Lumber Orchid Table
During 2020, when I was going a little stir crazy being stuck at home, I decided I wanted to use all of the scrap lumber and other materials I had around the house and yard to build a new structure … Continued
Reconstructing Me
Before I met my late husband, I was a very capable woman. I did a LOT of things for myself, including building some of my own furniture. I never really doubted how capable I was. But then I married a … Continued
Pontus Jansson Shares Inner Peace Through His Work
“The real meditation is how you live your life.” Jon Kabat- Zinn One of my new favorite artists that I have learned about in the last few years is Pontus Jansson, an artist from the island of Öland in Sweden. … Continued
Tithing to Things that Make My Heart Sing
” As more people opt for spiritual growth outside organized religion, we tithe to the individuals or organizations who provide us with spiritual nourishment – those who support our spiritual growth or remind us of who we are.” Dr. Kyre Adept, the Spiritual Law … Continued
Rock solid love – Stone Heart Created from Sentimental Rocks
My husband and I used to collect rocks when we traveled to different places. When he passed away, I had a LOT of rocks. Most of them have been incorporated into my home and garden in different ways. This is … Continued
Upcycled wooden cabinet
I have always loved thrift stores and often buy something with the intention of turning it into something else. This cabinet was originally painted green and the front panels of the doors were solid wood. I stripped it, stained it, … Continued
