Every day I look outside my big picture window that faces East at my home, and gaze upon the very large English Laurel shrub that holds court several feet away. This magnificent evergreen is the gathering place for many birds and animals here in the Nantahala Forest. Cardinals, Towhees, Black-capped Chickadees, rabbits, squirrels, the occasional chipmunk, all seek shelter from time to time here, and search for food, too. The bird feeder hangs from the eaves, next to this honored specimen of Nature, and attracts a growing number of feathered friends. In the spring, this lovely bush presents the most delightful gift of sweet smelling, cream-colored flowers, attracting bees to propagate more flowers and plants. This English Laurel >>
Summer Solstice in the Blue Ridge Mountains
Today is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere of our world. The official time of this Summer Solstice is 5:43 pm Eastern Time. This morning brought the other worldly “green fog” to cover our mountain here in the Appalachians. After the greening up of these forests at the end of April, whenever the fog descends it takes on a pale green hue because of the lovely green trees and bushes. The gentle winds keep little wisps of fog drifting by my window The bird feeder just outside my floor to ceiling windows has been full of activity these past few days, and this morning was no exception. Rabbits and squirrels and chipmunks also visit >>
Greening of Mother Earth
The Divine Feminine Presence of Mother Earth is gladly displaying her verdant colors of green, like the Greensleeves of the Magdalene tradition. The Nantahala Forest is flush with greenery in all the trees, bushes, shrubs and all vegetation. The animal kingdom is thriving, too. The tiny black capped chickadee visits my birdfeeder daily, along with many other birds, and many have not been seen here during previous springs. All of these feathered friends are welcome! The skies are clear and the air is much cleaner. Afternoon rains are almost daily. This time of pandemic is benefitting Mother Earth, and all of her inhabitants, too. Rhododendron royalty has visited and moved to higher elevations. Now the Mountain Laurel reigns >>
A Message of Hope
Several days ago I felt inspired to begin writing a new song. The title came first, then a few days later the whole song came into place on Good Friday – music and lyrics all at the same time. I have been participating in a 22-day course about Mary Magdalene and inviting her Divine Feminine presence into my home and my life during this time of COVID-19 chaos, extreme fluctuations in the world’s energies, business closings, disruptions to our daily routines, and quarantines. It is a time that has brought many blessings, too. The course ends tomorrow on Easter Day. For me, a window has opened in my heart to a bigger vision and that will only >>
The Time of Comforting
There is always room for more kindness, compassion and comforting in our world. Remembering what it feels like to be comforted by a friend, a family member, our animal families, is what is emerging from today’s dilemnas. A warm, soft blanket to enfold us, a cup of hot tea or hot soup to warm us, a friendly voice on the other end of the telephone to encourage us, a happy smile on a Facebook message to bring a smile to us, the soft purring or wagging of the tail by our animal companions, is what lifts us up and helps us to shift in consciousness. The times of struggle tend to bring out the very best in our >>
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