From the category archives:

Earth

The Beauty of Trees

I never saw a discontented tree. They grip the ground as though they liked it, and though fast rooted they travel about as far as we do. They go wandering forth in all directions with every wind, going and coming like ourselves, traveling with us around the sun two million miles a day, and through [...]

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A Moment of Beauty: Yosemite National Park—Spectacular Firefall

Yosemite National Park is one of America’s most beautiful national parks. It is world famous for its rugged terrain, century-old Sequoia trees, high peaks and waterfalls. 
A fortunate few have been witness to the park’s amazing natural “firefall.” Horsetail Falls, aka El Capitan Falls, drops 1500 feet off incredible El Capitan. For about ten days at [...]

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Introducing… Buddha’s Hand

We were making a leisurely shopping trip at the Dallas Central Market, when I was suddenly transfixed in the produce section. Holding what looked like a cross between a lemon and a squid, I called over my husband Ray. Excitedly pointing at the sign, “It’s called Buddha Hand.” What do you do with it? Where [...]

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Nature Deficit Disorder

Recently I attended a lecture at the Dallas Arboretum given by Richard Louv, author and expert on connection between family, nature, and community. Louv is the author of “Last Child in the Woods” and the recipient of the 2008 Audubon Medal given by the National Audubon Society.
Last Child in the Woods
In his book, Louv states [...]

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Nature Heals the Mind, Body, and Spirit

Even in the best of times, people have forgotten how to harmonize with nature. Fast, busy lives leave us scratching our heads as we question the value of “watching the flowers grow.” During times of stress and difficulty especially, we reason that nature does not seem to hold much importance. But our soul and body know [...]

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Secret Fun Facts About Soil!

 

We’re well into Springtime here in Texas, and as a result I’ve been digging in the dirt. It’s a dirty job and when I’m through I often bathe to relax my muscles and soak the soil out from under my nails. I’ve been spending so much time with my hands immersed in the earth and [...]

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