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The Root Awakening

With a rake and a wheelbarrow—that’s how I best remember my Papa. So whenever I’m smoothing out the earth’s surface after wrestling the root of all roots, I think of him and the meditative hours he spent shaping landscapes to his liking. Whether it was a rototilled garden that fed his nightly vinegar and oilContinue reading “The Root Awakening”

Proof of Life

Just like massaging crème brûlée or chocolate mousse over my taste buds, reading Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May feels like following a string of lights to a dreamy seating area. It’s fascinating how someone’s thoughtful observations—especially their attunement to the natural world and its impact on theirContinue reading “Proof of Life”