Plant Profile: Physostegia virginiana or False Dragonhead.
This was a plant my mother chose for the new garden, so there would be some white in among the … Continue reading Plant Profile: Physostegia virginiana or False Dragonhead.
The Live Haunting of Misses Barnabas and Clastor. A story idea.
Mariah cannot explain why freshly baked goods appear in her kitchen overnight. Continue reading The Live Haunting of Misses Barnabas and Clastor. A story idea.
What the Garden Has to Say About Failure
So, recently, I had an interview. I thought it went well, but there were things of which I was unaware. … Continue reading What the Garden Has to Say About Failure
Network Like a Gardener
Today, on my daily walk, I decided to visit one of my favorite spots. It’s a yard tucked back in … Continue reading Network Like a Gardener
The Givers Don’t Disappear
It’s four in the morning. Tonight is one of those strange times—I don’t know why I woke at 2:30, unable … Continue reading The Givers Don’t Disappear
Beauty in All Things
I was just thinking about culture this morning, how it teaches us to attach moral valuations to things that exist … Continue reading Beauty in All Things
Garden Cycles: A Reflection
I stood yesterday morning, looking at early sunlight as it spilled across the plants—echinacea flowers as big as my palm, … Continue reading Garden Cycles: A Reflection
We Are Made to Move
Dancing is a human behavior. It’s as old as our species and has served as a multi-tool of sociality and … Continue reading We Are Made to Move
New Socks, Who ‘Dis?
Periodically, I succumb to the necessity of buying new items of personal clothing, like underwear or socks. Recently, I bought … Continue reading New Socks, Who ‘Dis?
The Ghost of Kurt Vonnegut and Dowsing Rod Moments
If I had to choose only one writer who has had an enormous impact on my life, I would say … Continue reading The Ghost of Kurt Vonnegut and Dowsing Rod Moments
Being Southern Somewhere Else 