Come. Come, child, come. Leave behind those shackles and bars. They do not serve you anymore. Come, my child, come. Take my hand and step outside. The air is sweet and clear out here. You need not gasp or choke anymore. Yes, my sweet, yes. The world has been waiting for you. Feel the Spirit’s […]
Author Archives: Lindsay Hartley
Straw Homes
Construction is booming on the Island, and energy demands are increasing. While we lounge in our monster-sized, energy-sucking homes, more than 50 percent of the world’s population live in homes built from basic earthen materials. However, earthen homes are not necessarily a sign of poverty. In fact, these time-tested construction methods are slowly finding a […]
A Winter Walk at Buttertubs
No matter the season or weather, Buttertubs Marsh has its own unique beauty. I almost prefer it in its winter nakedness. It becomes an artwork of seeming contradictions, never letting the eye or mind rest on any one shape or form. Some days, half the sky is darkly clouded while the other half hums sunshine. […]
Compassionate Chocolate
Hot chocolate to warm the body, sweet deserts at parties, or a box of chocolates to give to a friend. The holiday season is a great excuse for everyone to indulge his or her sweet tooth. Most people can name more kinds of chocolate treats than they can birds and trees in their backyards. This […]
A Bird in the Hand
A bird in the hand is worth far more than two in the bush, especially if she’s there on her own free will. Last fall, I taught the chickadees in my yard to take sunflower seeds from my hand. In return, I have been blessed with hours of quiet entertainment, and a deepening appreciation of […]