We heal together

...e have now. The world is infinitely precious to me, all of the wonders and creatures in it, the hummingbirds in the sage, the chickens in their coop, you all and your families, scattered all around the world, reaching out to contact us here. We’ve not spoken much of matters of the spirit on this blog. This is largely because we know our readers come from all sorts of backgrounds and belief systems and we didn’t want to alienate anyone. We’ve alway...

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DIY Project: Reconnect with Nature

...will change. By walking into a wild place, you alarm the birds and little creatures. They may make noises of challenge or warning as you take your place, or they might go silent. If you’re observant, you’ll notice their calls change as you relax–and they relax and accept you as part of the landscape. 6) There is no agenda. Just be. If your thoughts turn inward and you start thinking about work, lunch, or whatever, refocus on nature. Always come b...

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Book Review: What the Robin Knows

...all best: Eons ago, Homo sapiens were just as alert and aware as all other creatures…our sensory equipment and our brains are still designed for this awareness. These instincts are still in each of us, just buried, maybe deeply buried. Connecting with bird language begins the process of unearthing them. It changes the whole dynamic of our lives immediately. We now recognize the robin. We recognize the sparrow. These birds lift us from our troubled...

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In Defense of the Paper Wasp

...tural world into lists of good and bad bugs. From nature’s perspective all creatures have a role, even the much despised paper wasp. Paper Wasp Biology 101 Wasps perform important duties: some wasps eat other insects, other wasps are scavengers, acting as nature’s garbage disposers. That’s not to say that wasps don’t earn some of their bad reputation. I’ve found that, unlike honey bees, they can sting without much warning. And their sting is sharp...

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Weekend Links: We’ve Gone Crazy!

...sake of the Audubon Society, fabricated 9 new rat species among many other creatures https://t.co/VBXG9aBRDs — Zardulu (@iamthemythmaker) April 22, 2016 Video : Recipe : Chocolate Coconut Peanut Butter Cups https://t.co/86McidnXDa — Root Simple (@rootsimple) April 23, 2016 Firing Linda Chalker-Scott? Wrong is Wrong | Garden Rant https://t.co/a54CsH0ieI — Root Simple (@rootsimple) April 23, 2016 Plant Shopping Dos and Don’ts | Garden Rant https://t...

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