Soul Writing & Blog

After a long winter of weather that simply did not make up its mind, we look upon the blue skies and grass growing greener and wonder how we endure the finicky nature of living in New England. It’s a special type of reward mixed with a bit of suffering when

Happiness resides in blue skies, no matter the temperature, though warmth provides an illusion that spring looms closer. Despite the crispy air and jolting breeze, casual walks snuck into a daily routine enlivens the dreams of what is ahead compared to what lies behind. At Little Pond, time in winter

What a beautiful day at Little Pond! True to New England, we began in flannels, jeans, long socks, and boots. By ten in the morning, out came the shorts and t-shirts!  Motivated by the great weather, we set out to save a sycamore sapling from near the gate. Its roots,

Ah, the good life! As dogs do best, Miss Shelby basks in the hot July sunshine post her escape from the cold clutches of the house floor, ripe with fake air conditioning that her humans love and are so grateful for. This captures a balance we all aim for. When

Earth Day, A Time of Growth & Reflection of Good Deeds to Do  Honestly, I recognize the length of time between the last post and this one is a bit ridiculous. I also recognize that everyone is busy, that we all have things to do, places to go, and people

When the days begin to grow longer, I relish in the sunshine awaiting our piano room’s pink carpet, bright rays cascading through the windows, my saving grace in winter. Despite some dog hair and dust, this sacred floor spot begs for a beach towel and puffy pillow. And although it

Give me a quack here and a quack there! Welcoming our friends, the mallards, after a long and dry summer lifts our spirits as we enjoy a brief, but meaningful pit stop here at Little Pond, now the Great Puddle. Despite having little brook run-off and a gaping breach in

Life is great when your whole being is rewarded with sunshine after a long winter and wet spring. Although it’s officially a month since summer began, we really “feel” it when a week like this pops up to remind us that we are truly in July heat! Irony- we have

Too long have when been apart, my dear friends! A long winter, sometimes rainy, mostly cold, kept my hands from reaching this keyboard, and honestly, my mind has been filled with work- school and the self, if I’m to be true! Little Pond, however, has not rested! In fact, there

Few words truly capture how emptiness arrives with loss. We said a long and tearful goodbye to old dog a few short weeks ago, though it feels like yesterday. Her departure, like the sun moving behind clouds on a stormy day, marks tremendous change in our whole universe. My most