Author Archives: Lisbeth
21 NOVEMBER 2022 SEDGES HAVE EDGES
Many years ago, when Dr. Bill Sladen was instructing me about essential swan habitat, I was given a rhyme to help me distinguish some of the wetland grasses. Sedges have edges. Reeds are hollow. I was contemplating this fact of … Continue reading
16 NOVEMBER 2022 WHY?
I was unable to write Monday’s blog as I spent much of the day journaling. I needed to process the death of my 28 year old grandson. The grieving of this great loss and the intense emotion and pain that … Continue reading
9 NOVEMBER 2022 HOLIDAY
When we learn to live in the moment, it is like taking a holiday from the thinking mind. It is taking a moment of leisure, away from the work of worry and the toil of thought. During our holiday, stress … Continue reading
7 NOVEMBER 2022 ANGER AND FEAR
I was scrolling through the news this morning when I ran across my horoscope. In it I read, “Fear is the raw material from which courage is manufactured.” The quote is from a spiritual teacher by the name of Martha … Continue reading
2 NOVEMBER 2022 WHERE DOES THE TIME GO?
Here it is November already. I was amused when the manager at my workplace began putting up Halloween decorations in the middle of September; and now Halloween has come and gone. I can now look forward to my favorite holiday … Continue reading
31 OCTOBER 2022 STONE AND BONE
Several years ago, I had the opportunity to spend a week in England. My dear friend, Dr. William Sladen, a native Britain, had arranged for me to visit Welney Wildfowl and Wetlands Center, in the southwestern part of England. While … Continue reading
26 OCTOBER 2022 TURNING FAILURE TO SUCCESS
I may have mentioned in a previous blog that I had planted too many tomatoes in the garden. I gave several small basket-fulls away, ate them in salads, salsa, and spaghetti sauce; but I was still left with far more … Continue reading
24 OCTOBER 2022 TRAVEL
While dreaming may be the best way to travel, it is not really feasible here in the physical realm. I read recently that a luxury sleeper bus has been implemented for those traveling between Washington and Memphis. Similar forms of … Continue reading
19 OCTOBER 2022 COMPLAINING
Having followed the sage advice of Eckhart Tolle for a while now, I am more watchful of the words that come out of my mouth. I am alert to the tricks that my ego gets up to, sometimes causing me … Continue reading
17 OCTOBER 2022 CONNECTIONS
In many spiritual beliefs we are told that we are connected – that we are all part of the one Source of Life. This is generally referring to our connection with other humans and sometimes other animals. We are, in … Continue reading