Break Away

September 10th, 2012
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I go to nature to be soothed and healed and
to have my senses put in tune once more.

                                                                ~ John Burroughs, American Naturalist

Instead of spending my Saturday morning doing the usual routine of reading the paper and attacking chores, I got in my car and drove out of the city.  I needed to break away from the congestion and concrete and refresh my spirit.
A little over an hour later, I found myself driving through a shady tree-lined highway and then on to a flatter area of land surrounded by rolling hills of greenery and fields of dried … Read More

Moments of Grace

October 7th, 2011
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I found the below story, beautifully written by Colleen Wilson, from the excellent website, Hello Grief, to be uplifting. As we all continue with our quest to find a healing place for our grief feelings, I hope that each of us is able to find our own moments of grace. Moments of Grace By Colleen Wilson http://www.hellogrief.org October 5, 2011 As many grieving people know, keeping a loved one’s memory alive after they die can be a difficult task. There are many images, voices, smells and memories that you want to remember forever, but each day it can become a… Read More

Winterthur & Longwood Gardens — Guided Tour on 06/22/11

June 8th, 2011
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Come spend the day at Winterthur!  Nestled in the heart of Delaware’s beautiful Brandywine Valley, this extraordinary museum, garden and library offers a variety of things to see. Founded by Henry Francis du Pont, Winterthur (pronouned “winter-tour”) is the premier museum of American decorative arts, reflecting both early America and the du Pont family’s life there.  Its 60-acre naturalistic garden is among the country’s best, and its research library serves scholars from around the world.  Come visit and explore this place of beauty, history and learning. After lunch, the tour will include a visit to Longwood Gardens which encompasses 1,050… Read More

Discovering Kris Carr

May 22nd, 2011
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A relative who is also a close friend was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and while visiting her she introduced me to the awesome books written by The New York Times best-selling author Kris Carr. I don’t know how I missed her but I am now totally taken with her philosophy of assessing your personal priorities in order to successfully battle cancer and become a “wellness warrior.” Carr’s blueprint for self-examination helps you to take stock of how much you actually exercise (not enough), what you actually eat (room for improvement) and what you should eat (more veggies) to how… Read More