Jane Goodall writes “Each one of us carries seeds for change. Although our contributions are different, everyone has a role to play. “As a gardener and tree hugger I can relate to the concept of seeds within me. Several weeks ago, a group of children...
This past month has been a period of incredible highs and lows. In September, my dream of a lifetime came true when I attended a talk by Jane Goodall at the Fisher Theater in Detroit. Last week after I learned about her passing I was overwhelmed with grief. I not only...
This year I will celebrate my 65th birthday by sitting outside at sunrise with a cup of hot coffee, watching as the deer that I have raised over the years wander in to graze in my field. Next the turkeys will arrive and I will watch with delight as the mothers and...
After participating in a week of kindness with the Epiphany Organization in June, I was overwhelmed with the kindness, support and hard work of so many people during our work day. During the closing party on Friday night, I was moved to tears listening to the other...
The majority of the knowledge that I still possess has come from my experiences in life. Whenever I hear a bird song that I don’t recognize I quietly sit and look for it or walk to find out what kind of bird it is. The cheerful song of the chickadee calling...
