My sweet husband retired recently, and in anticipation of Spring he is attending online classes to become a Master Gardener. What a thoughtful and unique birthday gift this was from his dear friend, Steve. So now I’m thinking about Spring too. While many of our friends and family members have abandoned us for warmer climates, we hunker down in front of fireplace and remember the brave days of COVID when we entertained our friends outdoors in the snow around a firepit with propane heaters. It took some work to pull this off. It’s just one example of what people can do during times of difficulty.
As I look ahead to when the first crocuses will reach for the clouds, I gaze out the window at the stillness only winter can bring. The arctic cold blankets the forest in snow and ice and I watch the oak trees… bare, their branches naked against the gray sky. They stand tall, unshaken, their quiet strength undeniable. We all know people like these oak trees…strong, resilient individuals who draw from an in
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