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Quarterly Review | Q2 2025
With five Sundays in June, an extra post, and as we enter summer, I find myself in a season of change; of letting go of those things which no longer…
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Reflections on a Simple Past | 15. Kindred Spaces That Nourish the Soul
Time and place have the power to stir emotions deep within us, but where are those kindred places where I felt safe, where I felt I belonged, and where…
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Inspirations & Connections | XV. A Sprig of Rosemary, A Moment Remembered
With rosemary blooming in the garden, we offer a sprig for remembrance, not only for mourning, but for gratitude, friendship, and the quiet miracle of…
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May 2025

Slow & Simple Moments | 05.25
The heaviness of winter lingered and we longed for the light refreshment of spring. But before long, the spring we craved so hard, will seamlessly fade…
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Beyond the Notes | 15. The Quiet Gifts of Falling Short
I failed, yet in my rejection of societal expectations, a tiny seed was planted. What if these 'failures' are simply detours on life’s journey? What if…
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Reflections on a Simple Past | 14. Through the Dragon's Eye
The Veetacore, the shining lifeblood of the people of Pelamar has exploded. Neglect and complacency has put their entire life and world into jeopardy…
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Inspirations & Connections | XIV. Those Who Shaped My Creative Soul
Many will never know how deep their legacy runs. They’ll never know that the tender, if a little shy, creative soul they nourished, is still drinking…
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A Place to Linger, A Way to Weave
Every letter written, every word read, and every quiet moment shared; these are the threads we weave together, shaping a beautiful, rich tapestry of…
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April 2025

Slow & Simple Moments | 04.25
With April's arrival, growth is all around us, and with it, a simple gratitude for a life well-lived. It is ours for the taking if we are willing to…
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Slow Spotlight: Emma Connolly of A Bunch of Wild
So many people have inspired me on my own journey towards living a slower, simpler and more seasonal life, and I’d love you to be inspired too.
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Beyond the Notes | 14. Tracing the Path Home
In many respects, Woodstock sums it up: a desire to reconnect with nature, and a collective and optimistic hope and yearning for something deeper; for a…
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Reflections on a Simple Past | 13. Where the Sky Stretches Wide
The escape I seek outdoors isn’t simply about leaving behind my life, but about returning to a deeper sense of self and home. It was a feeling there in…
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