Faithfully Tending
Happy 1st Day of July! The other day I took these photos of one of my porch pots. I am mesmerized with how the cathedral bells vine is coiling, twirling and intertwining it's tendrils around the sunflowers in the same…
Sunday Star Performers
Last Sunday I returned to one of my favorite places on Earth. It's said to be "One of the top ten topiary gardens in the world," by Architectural Digest. I'm so happy its been reopened after the required pandemic closure.…
Strengthens Community
Sunday Noon in the Garden: "Bloom from Within" Decoupage Journal Cover and Photo © Sue Batton Leonard Site Location of Photo: Ladew Topiary Gardens Happy Sunday, Everyone! When I moved to my new place of residence one of the first…
Daily Equilibrium
" Balance is the key to everything. What we do, think, say, eat, feel, they all require awareness and through awareness we can grow." - Koi Fresco What is your definition of a perfect summer day? Having more time to…
In the Heart and Surroundings
"They sowed fields and planted vineyards that yielded a fruitful harvest." Psalm 107:37 I have had a marvelous time on my Sunday afternoon excursions getting familiar with my surroundings. The heart of Harford County, Bel Air, agrees with me very…
Expressions Noted
As I walk my neighborhood every morning I've continued to see more signs of creativity appearing on doors, windows and sidewalks made by little children. Thumbs up to all the pictures of rainbows, hearts, crosses, sunshine and other positive…
On Reaching Potential
I find reading affirmations very useful in my life as a motivator. Some other time I will tell you how little notes of positive reinforcement propelled me to write an award-winning memoir. But today's blog is about the sentiment…
Literacy of the Earth
"Our children no longer learn how to read the great book of nature from their own direct experience." -Wendell Berry Sad as it is, in this fast paced world of technology Wendell Berry's statement is hard to argue with. Ever the…
In These Times: Our Legacy
Happy Earth Day, everyone! So much in this world has been disrupted yet the natural world doesn't seem to notice. The birds still chirp, the spring flowers are bursting forth and the trees are greening up. Take comfort in knowing…
Church Garden Picnic
"Worrying does not take away tomorrow's troubles, it takes away today's peace." - Unknown These are unprecedented times. Everyday I think of ways to get out of the house, get fresh air and take a lone walk staying safely…