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I see a dragon when I look at this fungus encrusted branch. This isn’t the only dragon in my woods. I see dragons in other fallen, mossy branches or in the trunks of hollowing trees. The dragons are so prevalent in these woods that I …
April is National Poetry Month! Here is a fun template provided by poet George Ella Lyon that is useful in examining your own roots. I included this poem in the Spring Issue of Woolgathering, but I wanted to share it with everyone. Enjoy: I am …
A maxim we inherited at Spring Bird is “You Are Here”. That statement of truth was painted on a sign near the tree swing – until it decomposed (the sign decomposed – not the tree). The phrase is also chalked on the little sandwich board …
It’s been a LONG while since I gave a greenhouse update, but here we are in March, the mud month, finding ourselves worshiping at the temple of light. Although we still have a fair amount of construction work, painting, and finishing touches to do, it …
Come celebrate Spring at the next Earth Hearts Workshop! “April Showers Bring May Flowers” Workshop on Sunday, April 24th 10:00 am – 3:00 pm and also on Saturday, April 30th 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, at Spring Bird. What needs to be cleansed in the …
As we head into the growing season, I have lots of pots on my mind. I appreciate the pretty vessel as much as the green thing inside! They have such power to set off the plant – like a good frame to a piece of …
Who loves venturing on a Spring walk? Each jaunt is a romp in noticing the small ways that the world around is transforming in major ways. Don’t sweat the small stuff, for sure, but do take notice and relish it! I’m luxuriating in the green …
Happy Spring Equinox!!! We did it! We made it through winter! Good things are ahead! Love you all!!!
Happy Full Moon! This full moon – I’m feeling the joy of Spring. There is so much potential energy that it sort of feels like nature is experiencing puberty. It’s ready to burst forth – bloom – and become its full grown self. Therefore, it’s …
March 2022: Beatriz Chapters 3 & 4 In this second episode of the third season, we continue Beatriz’s story. Unlike her Mom, Grandma and Great Aunt Merula, Beatriz still feels out of place in her new home and in nature. Her brother, Arthur, takes a …
I made this illustration of Spring Bird Cottage into a postcard for the Spring Issue of Woolgathering Magazine. In this Spring Issue, I write a lot about our deep connection to place, and so, I made a tourist inspired postcard for our little cottage. My …
So – this is a quilt top – or perhaps a partial quilt top composed of the various moon squares that I sewed starting in March of 2021. I celebrated each full moon for twelve moons by honoring a bird and that bird’s message. There …
These photos are from a couple days ago – a fern in its infancy and snowdrops. I tell myself they are still there – under the snow. The snakes are waiting under the ground. This is all part and parcel of the waters of March. …
I woke up to a snow covered Spring Bird – that is certainly beautiful but has me in seasonal confusion. Weren’t there green shoots, snow drops, and twitterpated birds yesterday? This morning, they are all smothered under snow – except for the birds who have …
Oh my goodness! I’m so excited for this to be happening. It’s Season Three of the Woolgathering Podcast and Beatriz has begun!!! In this first episode of the third season, we begin a new story about Beatriz. We meet Beatriz and her family as well …