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Mushrooms on a fallen tree

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I was captivated by these mushrooms, so vigorously growing on a dying tree. A year ago the mushrooms started growing on the tree, although the tree looked healthy. But slowly the tree started to die over the course of the year. In December, the tree toppled and was caught by another tree, luckily, so it [...]

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My Minestrone Recipe – Great for Cold Days

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This recipe is mutable and delicious in many different versions. Mixing and matching the veggies is a great idea, and even the kind of bean can be changed (though I don’t care for kidney beans, as they add a “sweetish” taste to the soup).   A word on organic–I strongly believe we should all be [...]

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Planting life and promises

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We just planted bulbs and corms to create spring beauty. Tulips and narcissi, anemones and daffodils in an array of colors to delight the senses. Each individual entity contains all its life within its hidden potential. They don’t look like much. Dry and papery or dry and wrinkled—who could perceive the life forces within by [...]

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