As we move into the light, growth and hope of spring, we are gifted with the opportunity to begin anew. The long rest of winter provides us with the energy needed for this time of renewal and rebirth. The Northern hemisphere, as she emerges from her winter slumber, is stirring with new life. I hear songbirds in the trees, I see red winged blackbirds by the river, I feel the warmth of the sun as I walk, I smell a freshness in the air, I taste the lighter energizing foods of s

Rain is grace; rain is the sky descending to the earth; without rain, there would be no life. - John Updike #rain #nature #grace #rainisgrace #cleanse

March is National Nutrition Month. What does good nutrition mean to you? To me, it means eating as close to the earth as possible, in sync with the seasons, respectful of nature, in alignment with the inner workings of my own body, mindfully and gratefully. Today one must make a great effort to eat in this way. Our culture is geared towards fast sugary foods and even the health food culture has been over taken by the processed food industry and big business. While I aim to e