Dances With Flowers

This week it’s been raining most of the time, with a few breaks between the clouds when the sun peeps through just for a couple of minutes or hours. When the sun comes out, it’s glorious — and I know the flowers are enjoying the rain. But. . . While the garden is very happy [...]

Finally Spring has arrived with a splash of sun, breeze and color. Everyone I know has been waiting for this time, and eager to be out in the natural world to enjoy it. I hope you get the chance, too. While Spring can be fun, it has a downside too. It can be depressing for [...]

It’s a gorgeous day here! Spring has finally arrived with a splash of sunshine and color, and fresh breezes entice us all to get outside and enjoy the long-awaited weather. But for some of you, the weather isn’t enough to cheer you up. Some of you are feeling anxious, feearful, and discouraged. So I wanted [...]

When I first started doing some research for this article, I was thinking I would find statistics about which month of the year is most depressing for people. I didn’t find what I was looking for, because the overwhelming evidence shows that depression and suicide rates are the highest they have ever been. Globally. It’s [...]

The first crocus of spring is always special; this one is very cheerful. Just in time!