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…
In This Present Moment
A week ago or so I took a fiber arts piece to Ferrari Frame and Design. I stitched it two years ago after having attended a workshop at "The Hive," a creative art space at Hereford Library in northern Baltimore…
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…
Growth Spurts
"Discontent and disorder are signs of energy and hope, not despair." - Dame Cicely Veronica Wedgewood If every time we encountered restlessness and confusion and looked at it as something good is coming and made peace with times of upheaval,…
Honoring and Serving
"Lighthouses were built only to serve." A couple of weeks ago I took a jaunt to Havre de Grace, Maryland. The town is notable for two batteries during the War of 1812. The British stormed the town and burned it…
Feeding the Spirit
Have you ever read something that piqued your interest because it just kind of spoke to you? Such is the case of today's feature of Momma Mish's Homemade Dishes. I wanted to know more about the woman in the kitchen,…
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…
Writing the Experience
Last week I participated in a journal writing workshop through Well for the Journey, a spiritual center. Our meet-up took place on Zoom. I've been journaling since the first of the year so it's a relatively new experience for…
Back Burner Stuff
I never had clear thoughts of a career path. So, my liberal arts education lead me to doing anything that I felt was what I had to do responsibly, what I thought I could do or needed to do and…
Awareness Walking
For those who frequent SowtheHeart.com loyally, you are aware how important walking is to me for fitness of spirit and physical health. The other day I took my car for an oil change and tune up. Because of virus restrictions…