My blog has been silent for almost a year. But it has been a year that has been eventful, in some rather non-traditional ways. I started working towards becoming a certified aromatherapist. I have been battling some pretty severe physical effects of depression. We had […]

The weather here has been dull and gray all weekend. It doesn’t really make me want to fling open the windows and spring clean. However, it’s not nice enough to go outside and work, so I really have no excuse to not get started if […]

Spring is a time for new beginnings, for clearing out the old and bringing in the new. As a society, we know that “spring cleaning” involves opening the windows, dusting away the cobwebs, and making multiple trips to our favorite donation drop off. But spring […]

We are in the midst of Dogwood Winter, the early April cold snap that seems to hit every year just as the dogwoods are in full bloom. In spite of the chill, Spring has definitely arrived. Everything is blooming, people are out and about, the […]

In addition to the crocuses and daffodils in our yard, other signs of spring are starting to be seen around the neighborhood. My daughter captured these beautiful images of saucer magnolias in bloom in the park. She posts on Instagram @independentvision.

Today I am happy that the sun is finally shining again! This is the third day in a row of sunshine. I feel like Spring might really, truly be here. I can hear birds singing outside, and the daffodils in my yard are starting to […]