I am a firm believer that ideas and inspiration are given to us, are chosen for us, land on us, and are not from our own mind. Elizabeth Gilbert wrote about this in her wonderful book, Big Magic, and it makes so much sense. If an idea lands on you, you must quickly accept it…
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A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
I watched the most inspirational and delightful movie the other night with my husband. Both of us tearing up, singing along, and enjoying every second. We didn’t know what to expect when we rented A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood but we knew it was about Mr. Rogers. It was amazing how quickly I regressed…
Map of Purpose and Inspiration
My heart is a little heavy today, but I know why- it’s midwinter. All the dreaming of gardening and spring and trying to keep busy do not completely veil the wintertime blues, or Seasonal Affective Disorder. My mind wanders and ponders and when the mind is given too much berth it tends to get into…
Guard Your Mind (Your Best Life, day 1)
This subject was set to be written towards the end of the week, but after the nightmare I had last night, it jumped to today! Guard Your Mind When I was a teenager, it was exasperating for me and my friends that I was not allowed to watch anything over PG. Our television watching at…
The Wishy-Washy Writer (and kindness to all)
This is the story of a wishy-washy writer (therefore all her business is out there confusing the world) and her battles with what is right, and what makes us well, and what serves the most people and animals, yet finding what is beneficial to us (because if we aren’t happy then we can’t inspire others)….
So You Want to Be a Homesteader (27 ways, a new series)
I read a blog post that talked about homesteading. In it the author states that people in the city can say they are gardeners, can say they are homemakers, but cannot say that they are homesteaders. I beg to differ. I have homesteaded in the country, a small town, and in the city. Our plan…
Two Days in Santa Fe
I am sitting in a coffee shop on the Plaza enjoying a delicious brew in a corner booth overlooking the frost covered buildings and the vast sky that promises warmer weather today. I read a study that compared the frequencies of people and places and how we thrive best when matched with our own similar…
Birthday Travels Through the Southwest (and the year of learning and adventure)
As adults we don’t seem to celebrate birthdays with the same festivity as when we were children, but I think all birthdays are incredibly special. Having lost many friends at a young age, I know that each birthday is a great time to reevaluate, reground, regroup, and to be filled with gratitude. Each lesson leading…
IKIGAI; What is Your Purpose?
I read the most beautiful book this week. It has helped me get my groove back. I had decided last year as my business was failing that I would go back to school to be a chef (but it is hard to be a chef when you don’t use animal products and the busy catering description…
Decorating With Notes of Spring
The air has a slightly different feel to it. A different scent. The cold is still there. I bundle up as I go out to do chores. But there is a tinge of something else upon the morning breath. Life. Spring. By all indications, it is still the dead of winter, but I sense it. …
Farmgirl School 