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All We Need
Sacred space and sacred time and something joyous to do is all we need. Almost anything then becomes a continuous and increasing joy. . . I think a good way to conceive of sacred space is as a playground. If … Continue reading
Oh Canada
Taking care of our planet is not an option. And buying locally produced products is the best place to start. I always choose Canadian made even though they may cost a little more. It’s worth it to know what I … Continue reading
Rosemary
Rosemary is viewed as a symbol of love, fidelity, and longevityMany people believe that using rosemary and keeping some sprigs under the pillow aids in sleeping and keeps the negative thoughts away.Placing a rosemary garland at the entrance of your … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening, Hints, inspiration, Living Simply, Simplicity
Tagged anti-inflammatory, fidelity, herb, longevity, love, memory, remembrance, respect, rosemary, sleep aid
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Watching the Birds At The Feeder
This tickles the edges of my observation, thinking of names and classification – the junco doesn’t seem to see that he’s a bird called junco to me What’s even more absurd he doesn’t know that he’s a bird Made up … Continue reading
Posted in Living Simply, Poetry
Tagged absurd, birds, classification, Junco, name, observation, poem, silly
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Witch Hazel
Witch Hazel Yellow flowers, their secrets tell, witch hazel has now cast its spell – pulled the sun above the trees, scented every gentle breeze, I wander the garden dreaming of spring, witch hazel changes everything. ©Sharron R. McMillan
Posted in Gardening, inspiration, Living Simply, Poetry, Simplicity, Winter
Tagged Beauty, inspiration, winter, flowers, scent, yellow, witch hazel
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Driveway Welcome
My latest creation hanging on the large cedar on the driveway.
Posted in inspiration, Living Simply, Simplicity
Tagged cedar, crochet, driveway, entrance, medallion, night, welcome
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The Best Happiness
Precisely the least, the softest, lightest, a lizard’s rustling, a breath, a flash, a moment – A little makes the way of the best happiness. ~Nietzsche
Posted in blessings, Lessons, Living Simply, Simplicity
Tagged happiness, Nietzsche, best, little
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Carrots In January!
Eldest Daughter threw leaves over her carrot bed in the Fall and is still picking carrots, fresh and sweet in January! That gets the gardening dreams flowing again.
Leisure
What is this life if, full of care, We have no time to stand and stare. No time to stand beneath the boughs And stare as long as sheep or cows. No time to see, when woods we pass, Where … Continue reading
Being Rich
Greens from the garden and egg from the chicken…now this is what I call being rich! (From Eldest Daughter) 😉
Like Peas In A Pod
Middle daughter had a consignment order for lots of peas. Here are half of them. I imagine she’s been having nightmares about peas these days. They are made of fused glass.
Rain Drops Of Faith
I’m thankful for those in my life who noticed the few drops of faith within me and watched it grow until a small but obvious puddle had formed even though I thought I had lost it altogether. ©Sharron R. McMillan
Winter Doldrums
All the leaves and all the dreams of summer fallen to the ground, unfinished plans like warm duvets of colour in a mound left out in the cold until spring comes back around. ©Sharron R. McMillan
Next Project
Hisnibs starting on his next project, a pair of bedside tables for our bedroom. He’s using cedar trees that fell in last year’s winter storms. He milled the trees and let them dry, now they are lovely thick boards that … Continue reading
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