Music transforms us in a myriad number of ways, our experience of it as unique as we are. Listening to our favorite songs or performers can lift our spirits, cause us to be more introspective, or soothe our jangled nerves. But singing? That shifts us into an entirely different state internally, one that we may […]
Author: Heather Michet
There’s No Time Limit for Grief
There is no designated or pre-determined end point for grief.It has a timetable all its own and is as individual as our losses are. We don’t know what course our grief journey will take, so there’s no way someone outside ourselves can possibly venture a guess (or opinion) on what our path will or “should” […]
Mycelium Marvels: Exploring the Fungi-Rich World of Rabbit Compost in Your Garden
Unexpected Allies for Your Garden In the realm of gardening, there exists an unexpected but powerful ally that can revolutionize fungi growth: a seemingly disregarded ‘waste’ product with astounding potential to enrich soil. For those passionate about sustainability and nurturing a flourishing garden, this discovery is a game-changer. Enter the Fungi World Delve into the […]
For the Birds! DIY Suet Cakes
Wintertime provides some of the best bird watching opportunities, especially if you offer them these suet cakes made in your own kitchen! Not only does making these bird delights give you that great feeling of connecting with the natural world, it also adds another check in your zero waste column. Instead of buying commercial suet […]
It’s Time for Blueberry Oatmeal Breakfast-or anytime-Cake
Pale green globes, pinkish purple, dusty blue then dark purpley blue. There’s the evolution of a blueberry in a few hues. For those with blueberry bushes of your own, you know how tough it can be to wait until they achieve that dark purpley hue before twisting them off their tiny stem. I’ve been so […]
The Heart Health Test Most Docs Don’t Order, But Should
The typical blood test for heart health measures cholesterol levels, aka lipids: the HDL (“good cholesterol”) and LDL (“bad cholesterol”). The test results are just three numbers: HDL, LDL and Total cholesterol. Can 3 numbers give a full and accurate view of your cardiovascular health? I don’t think so. While these numbers can be […]
Healing Our World One Postcard at a Time
There’s a lot of hopelessness and helplessness in our country and world right now. Hopeless that true change may never happen, and feeling helpless to do anything that contributes to the healing. We have lost connection with ourselves, one another, our world and especially Mother Earth. I believe this disconnect is at the root of […]
Your Best Self-care Tip May Be Doing Nothing
We’re at the crossroads again: a new year, new promises, new shoulds and pressures to strive higher and harder to “be more, do more and have more.” We’re told that bigger dreams and bodacious goals get realized when we push the limit. But is this really the only way to get there? I mean seriously: […]
DIY Veggie Oven Fries
Sweet potato fries are all the rage as an upsell from regular (baker potato) fries. Both can be ordered dressed up in all sorts of ways: sprinkled with herbs, garlic, cheeses or served with a plethora of dunking sauces. No matter how they come to the table, they are tasty! But not very healthful with […]
3 Steps to Turn Turmoil to Peace
“Peace. What does it mean to you?” This was the question posed to me by a friend who asked me to write a guest blog post for her writers’ site Romancing the Genres. July’s theme was ‘Peace’ As you might surmise from this blog’s title, it was a journey and an adventure, that ultimately led […]