by Leah Zerbe, an online editor at RodaleNews.com The cyclical nature of life is perhaps nowhere more apparent than on a farm. The trusty tomato plants of summer are shriveled, brown, and barren by October; even the ragweed that plagued our fields and tested our patience all growing season have long disintegrated back into the […]
Random Thoughts
What Do You Stand FOR?
Most of us can easily answer the question of what we are against. Just a few key words will show you what I mean (I’m not implying which side of the fence any of us are on, just that there is a fence): guns, abortion, gay marriage, GMOs, immigration, Monsanto.… But often it’s harder to […]
100 Little Blessings
For Martha… Honeybees The fragrance of flowers Kisses from children That special laughter that is genuine and loving Rain, but not too much Sunshine Emails with with happy stories and gratitude Real mail, handwritten The first bulbs of spring popping up Snuggling The perfect song at the perfect moment A good cupcake A good cup […]
Five Spring Resolutions
I don’t know about you, but it feels like the whole year has gotten off to a very late start. For example, traditionally on St. Patrick’s Day we are supposed to plant peas around here, and my garden, as of this writing, is still covered by a good six inches of hard packed, ice-ridden snow. […]
Rules Are Made to Be Broken
by guest blogger Renee James, essayist and blogger A few years ago, we were all buzzing about books that offered the “rules” for women, the “rules” for online dating, and the “rules” for women who wanted to find lasting love. Not surprisingly, they were followed up with a Men’s Rules for Women list that circulated […]
In Praise of the Great Flat White
I’d heard about Flat Whites before I visited Australia—they’re the country’s signature coffee drink. But, some of you may remember I went “off” coffee and caffeine for my trip, so I never got a chance to drink one while I was there. (Don’t worry; I won’t make that mistake again.) Once back in the States […]
Following Your True Calling
Photo: (cc) LiebeGaby/Flickr by guest blogger Robyn Hessinger, intuitive, medium, Reiki master, and founder of Inspired Guidance “If we wait until we’re ready, we’ll be waiting for the rest of our lives…” —Lemony Snicket What would it take for you to follow your true calling(s)? Bravery? Financial security? The support of family and friends? Certainty […]
Five Pictures of the Caribbean
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