Author Archives: Lisbeth

I was having a conversation with a woman who has had five children. She was only fifteen years old when she had her first child and she wanted to have her tubes tied afterwards. The doctor refused; however, because she … Continue reading →

These past few days of intense heat have me feeling like Dorothy walking through a maze of poppies. I am overcome with sleepiness and a lack of energy. Is it the heat or is it my advancing years that has … Continue reading →

My morning always begins with quiet contemplation and meditation, sometimes with gentle music, and sometimes not. I am content with deep silence, the chirping of birds, and the chattering of squirrels. My windows are opened now to let in the … Continue reading →

Last month we enjoyed the Super Strawberry Moon, when the moon was approximately 40% brighter than usual. It also looked bigger than it normally does. Tonight, we will be gifted another super moon – the brightest moon of the year. … Continue reading →

The night before last, I was awakened by strong wind gusts. Since I do not have air conditioning, I have been leaving my front door open at night to cool the house down. That night the wind was charging through … Continue reading →

I have always felt that laws are unnecessary. They merely serve as a challenge to those who would break them. In the Tao Te Ching we are told that when the law is written on our hearts, we  have no … Continue reading →

I rarely participate in those games that come across Facebook, but the one that recently baited me would tell me the “hippie” meaning of my name and my curiosity got the best of me. My name, according to this website, … Continue reading →

If you are a gardener you are probably familiar with bindweed, or Convolvulus arvensis, a member of the morning glory family. It is highly invasive, growing easily on disturbed land. The seeds from the fruits of its small white or … Continue reading →

Four years ago I suddenly had a toothache. It was an upper molar and it was very sensitive to hot and cold. I went to my dentist, who practices laser dentistry and I was told that the old filling had … Continue reading →

I wrote this last night after being jolted awake several times from the ongoing audial assault of fireworks.They were being exploded right over the top of my little house, causing it to shake and causing my heart to race. From … Continue reading →