Best laid plans

Winding road through a forest.

There is another bend in the road after this. No one knows what will happen. L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Avonlea Let go: Making plans is a way to feel in control. Start over: But plans can change unexpectedly. Move forward: It’s hard to pivot and adjust when the path forward – the path that you…

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Gardening for Purpose, Peace, and Presence

Bright orange nasturtium flower in bloom.

by Polly Wick When I’m asked how to grow a garden in the desert, the short answer is, you need to be home. Then, the conversation ends. But, if you do want to garden and like to be home, here’s the longer answer. Recently I cared for my cousin after surgery. I was efficient but…

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