The gravel crunches beneath our boots as we step onto the familiar trail. Red blazes lead the way to the New Manchester Mill Ruins on Sweetwater Creek. “Why do we go back to the sameContinue reading
Category: Family Life
In Cook Den: Eggplant Parmesan
I’ve decided to get in the habit of writing daily. I don’t really care about topic at this point. So, I may ramble a bit. “In Cook Den,” is just raw writing for the purposeContinue reading
Chattanooga Day Trips: The Adventure Begins
One of my favorite day trips from Atlanta, Chattanooga exceeds my expectations every time. A truly great escape from the hustle and bustle of the big city, the first thing to go is the traffic.Continue reading
Great Georgia State Parks Adventures for Kids to Parks Day
Celebrate Kids to Parks Day this Saturday with Georgia State Parks. Kids to Parks Day is an annual, nation-wide day of outdoor activities that encourage families to discover and explore their local parks. Many Georgia State Parks have organizedContinue reading
The Life and Times of Plastic Bags
In 1965, a Swedish company called Celloplast acquired patents for the most commonly seen plastic shopping bag design (Petru, 2014). Essentially, a tube of plastic is sealed on one end, and holes areContinue reading
2016: A Year of Revival
The past several years have been incredibly challenging. In 2011, my husband died. By the end of 2015, I may have finally wandered so far into the realms of darkness, emptiness, and questioning thatContinue reading
Why light candles in memoriam?
While I am not what most folks would consider a spiritual person, I do entertain ideas about life’s big questions. Most of these ideas are extremely difficult to put down in words. Try as I might toContinue reading
3 brilliant art projects perfect for your nature journal
Art and Nature For some, art and nature go hand in hand. Add these projects to your nature journal for fun artistic expression. Four Seasons Tree Art The concept is simple. Represent the different seasonsContinue reading
3 simple activities for an awesome hike with kids #2
Sounds or Silence? Sometimes, we mistake the gentler sounds of nature for silence. We’re pretty accustomed to a constant barrage of sound from tv, traffic, crowds, and other sources. Close your eyes, be quiet andContinue reading