Last night I dreamt of a giant tree, it was enormous - the trunk was thick and branches full of leaves, outstretched to the sky. The tree was across a blurry, busy street and there was a large field in front of it. In the dream, I walked through the open field towards the tree, … Continue reading Old Growth Tree →

Starting the week off with some research, inspired by some pictures I quickly took while my husband was driving us to my mom's house on Mother's Day. I remembered that I wanted to look into this area more - it's another example of large-scale blight. This is on the way to Frayser in North Memphis, … Continue reading Another Example →

Enjoy the day, moments quickly become memories. I picked this Daisy while on a walk in Shelby Farms 2 weeks ago today, and it's finally starting to wilt. It lasted a long time in a little vase, I was surprised. The Daisy reminded me to keep blooming even after being picked, to keep living until … Continue reading Moments to Memories →

These little pink flowers I planted from seed a few months ago bloomed this morning. It's been a nice week (though I'm still missing the parrot) it has been lovely weather and the garden is full of life, berries are ripening, and so much is happening. I've been learning a lot, reading more and finding … Continue reading Life →

It just hit me that things are about to change again but it is all going to be for the better. Wow, 10 years really have gone by... Yesterday I realized that the tree in my backyard is actually a Mulberry tree, I hadn't ever picked them before but now I love them! The ground … Continue reading Changes →

Over the past few weeks I've been finishing the semester, turning in my students' grades and still working on my Master degree. I'm confused about it though at the moment, but all I can think to do is continue writing. It's the irony of my life again, that I feel overlooked and withdrawn. What will … Continue reading Rosewater →

Have you ever tasted sunshine? I have and it's something anyone and everyone can and should be able to do!! Do you grow any herbs, vegetables or fruits at home? Since Covid, many people are starting to get more interested in self sufficiency and the importance of immune boosting foods. More people may have time … Continue reading Tasting Sunshine →

The Broken windows theory, was an academic theory proposed by James Q. Wilson and George Kelling in 1982 that used broken windows as a metaphor for disorder within neighborhoods. I have seen and felt the effect myself so I know it's true. Broken windows are a sign of blight. Blight is abandonment. In the city I live in, it's … Continue reading Broken Window →