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Parenting & Pregnancy > Grandparenting Family tree: True stories about gardening with my parents (or grandparents): 1 of 135
"It's a labor of love, Ellie," my dad said when he talked about tending our garden out back. He always called it our "grape garden." "Dad, grapes don't grow in gardens!" I'd say back to him. We didn't grow enough grapes to really call it a vineyard, so we always stumbled around with what to call that beloved area where we wo... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: For children: 5 of 223
"Elissa, come down out of that apple tree right this minute!" Gran called out to her granddaughter. 'Just a few more minutes, Gran. My ship is coming into port right now!" Elissa yelled from high up in the apple tree in her yard. "All right, then. Bring your ship into port and come on in for lunch," Gran answered with a sm... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: My great, true, personal garden story: 16 of 393
My garden demonstrated to me that hard-to-accept lesson that life goes on. Seeing new growth offers hope for the future. I had just lost my dad suddenly and I felt lost and my spirit fell to a frightening low. I spent more and more time in my garden that late summer, learning and applying what I saw there. Seeing flowers and... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Spiritual insights gained from the ocean: 1 of 16
The ocean offers us endless opportunities to receive the gift of spiritual insight. Being at the ocean sets the scene for awakening or deepening our spirituality. Merely being Walking along the beach, either alone, or with someone, opens us up to the profound possibilities of living a spiritual life. Just looking at the tide... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Experiencing nature: 3 of 46
Go to the beach and let the sea breezes, the tide, and the abundant ocean life immerse you in the serenity of nature. t Sitting on the beach and watching the tide come in and go out is a rhythmic, satisfying, and comforting experience that makes us ready to receive the profound gift of ioneness with nature. Watching the shore... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Emotional healing through gardening: 1 of 15
Gardening can help bring about the emotional healing you need to find balance in your life and to experience the peace and fulfillment that will enrich your days. Seeing life grow and develop from a seed or small plant to nature's show of color and texture is a nearly irreplaceable experience. Even the darkest days emotiona... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Seeking solitude through nature: 1 of 14
Solitude. There is no better way to seek solitude than to immerse yourself in nature. Being in or near the natural world is the best prescription for connecting with your much-needed solitude. The ocean, the woods, the park, the river, even a visit to a living museum or aquarium can be your path to quiet time for yourself. E... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips Walking for inspiration: 2 of 25
Walking can get your mind in shape to be receptive to inspiration. You can sort out your thoughts, create fertile ground in your mind for creativity, and be ready for inspiration to come to you. The exertion in the outdoors will increase your feeling of well-being and enable you to recognize inspiration when it comes your way... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Folk tales: 3 of 28
Maisie McKenzie was the best baker in Scotland. She baked her cakes and scones in her thatched hut in one of the smallest villages in Scotland. Not only was she kn own for being a fantastic baker, Maisie was also kknown for being very smart, a clever woman. Being an expert baker got her in more than a wee bit of trouble, b... More..
Arts & Humanities > Children's Literature Writing children's books: Getting started: 1 of 9
Write for children to share a well-written story with them and to enlarge their world and their imagination. Even stories written for children must be well-crafted stories. They are not mature stories watered-down. Quality children's stories stand on their own as having all the story elements and be appealing to children ... More..