"Communists were hanged from the trees by barbed wire," said the Cuban man in khaki pants and white running shoes in Revolution Square. "How could a country once like that become communist?" The answer darted through my mind quicker than the geckos through the foliage. They became what they feared the most. watercolour on treated photo
Banff bound Freedom found Headlights off Luna-lit snow Young in years Low on fears The world at my feet At the foot of the mountain Luminous drive Completely alive Alone on the road At home in the world of moon and mountain and luna-lit snow
Welcome to the winds of the west Warm winds eagle winds sweeping, sacred winds You are not the winds of change that is the east You are the winds that melt the ice in the veins of the land Nurturing winds winds of fellowship and freedom inviting all into your embrace Winds … Continue reading Chinook
I am listening for your guidance for your presence feeling for you I know you are here. I know you can see me hear me feel me seeking you You know I am here. Why, only in sky, do I seek you? Only in trees and wind and silent hills? They know you are here. Why … Continue reading Here
From soaking to sipping, water is integral to health. Here are 9 ways to make drinking water a daily healing ritual. Add a spring or two of thyme to impart this herb's antioxidants and immune and mood boosting properties. Add fresh squeezed lemon to return life to your water and vitamin C to your body. Add fresh … Continue reading Healing Waters
My husband emailed a link to a Ted talk. I grabbed my tea, folded my legs in my chair and clicked the link. Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code, spoke about teaching our girls bravery, not perfection. Towards the end of the talk she said something oddly powerful. I suddenly realized she was talking … Continue reading Fix the Code
The pears and warming spices make this overnight oat recipe perfect for fall! fill jar 1/4 - 1/3 with oats add 1-2 tbsp chia seeds (optional) a handful of cashews and a sprinkle of hemp hearts (optional) diced pears (tossed in the juice of 1/2 lemon to prevent browning) 1-2 tsp honey fill with strong chai … Continue reading Chai-spiced pear overnight oats
Back to school. Back to work. Back to basics. This recipe is a nourishing staple. And a never-ending source of flavour inspiration. It takes 5 minutes to prepare in the evening and makes your morning routine simple, delicious and nutritious. Basic recipe In a glass jar or suitable container: fill 1/3 - 1/2 with organic … Continue reading Overnight Oats
I feel like I’m between Scorpio and Libra Water and air the dark, moist underworld and the wide open sky My chest is tight tears fall on my thighs just yesterday I thought I could fly today, another part of me dies I assumed I was done finished with water with wading through emotions and … Continue reading From water to air
Cucumber, kale, mint, dulse, spirulina, cilantro and lemon balm infusion. I drank my usual summer green smoothie this morning. By the time I got upstairs to dress, I couldn't stop clearing my throat and coughing. My nose started to run. No, I didn't come down with a sudden cold & flu bug. It may be … Continue reading Fall flavours
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