"My sister Emily loved the moors. Flowers brighter than the rose bloomed in the blackest of the heath for her; out of a sullen hollow in a livid hill-side her mind could make an Eden. She found in the bleak solitude many and dear delights; and not the least and best loved was — liberty. Liberty was the breath of Emily’s nostrils; without it, she perished." Charlotte Brontë (1816-1855), from the preface to the Collected Poems, 1850 #nature,#liberty,#booknotes

An intoxicating fragrance fills the air as the crisp browns of the season welcome the reviving energy of late summer rain.#rain,#nature,#energy

Good Morning Moon, Good morning hawk & towhee & rooster, Good morning wonder & awe in the middle of it all. #moon,#creation,#awe

Tweedia Taking Flight, so happy this one found its way into my garden. Tweedia caerulea or Oxypetalum coeruleum, is from the milkweed family and native to Brazil & Uruguay, # seeds,# nature,# milkweed

Beautiful fungi.

Fire, Optimism, Tenacity. #perseverance,#inspiration,#nature

A buttermilk sky is a beautiful way to start the day.

Don't be shy, the world needs your unique brand of creative passion in the world. #passionflower,#garden,#create

Dead Wood Through the window I see a hummingbird, its back to the morning sun, its snake of a tongue zipping in and out catching insects. Many times I’ve chided myself for not attending to these little dead branches, though today, I’m glad I haven’t. These have become important vantage points for numerous feathered friends at work and play. So called dead wood, indeed playing its integral part in the rich dimensions of our lives. #birds,#nature,#perspective

I think this fungi may be smiling at me... #nature,#fungi

Mine! While reading ‘ “Human Rights” as Property Rights’ in Rothbard’s The Ethics of Liberty, I suddenly recall the moments I’ve witnessed young children definitively declaring, “Mine!!” The recollection brings a feeling of of joy, which puzzles me at first. This milestone marks the emerging awareness and learning about: what’s mine and what’s yours, managing things being taken unjustly, voluntary sharing, responsibility and love. It’s a level-up moment rife with obstacles and nuances, sometimes met with negative impact, but hopefully guided with patience, compassion, wisdom and fortitude. Hearing a toddler’s passionate,”Mine!”, there’s often a voice in my head saying, “Yes! I hear you, You! Your own I am, I can, I will!” Whether we’re 18 months old or 81+ years old, our sovereign journey continues. It’s reason to celebrate when we recognize the only true Source of our rights and self ownership and begin to operate in that Light. That informed, responsible “Mine!” isn’t selfish, it’s a divine gift. #sovereignty,#family

Bath Time Dust off the hard feelings of the day, the inequities, the regrets, and rest. Calm in the Love and magic you are created in. #renewal#love#spirit#calm

Seeing things from the bottom up.

Seeing things from the bottom up.

Counting blessings in blues. #nature#moon

While out walking, I heard the distinct sound a load of lumber makes as it’s dropped onto the pavement. I crossed the street to breathe in it’s essence with reverence, interest and gratitude. The man receiving the delivery understood, and there’s a gift in that too. My gratitude is for childhood memories of my father’s shop, sawdust on the floor, overall pockets filled with nails and things that got splinters out of my fingers and dirt out of my eyes. The years passed, and still it was a welcomed place to just be; projects happening, uncles swapping stories, cars getting fixed and so on. There much I could say in appreciation for the presence and example of loving, helping men in my family and among friends. But these more subtle moments hold the feelings I return to when I take a detour to the lumber department at Home Depot, walk a more slowly when I pass by the tire center at Costco and welcome the sound of an old engine idling down the street. These bring me back to the possibilities attached to to that place, time and most importantly, to the sense of calm, care and belonging in those moments. Today I celebrate the men who bring their love and light into this world. #grateful,#fathers,#men

Next year's Sweet Peas are in the pods.

Here's to charging your most important asset this weekend. #grounding,#nature

May you find a pleasant spot to bask in the Light today.

Thistle, Bee, amazing artichoke seed coming soon.