Root & Rising

Gardening always brings a mix of excitement and uncertainty. This year, our garden journey has been especially challenging due to unexpected frosts that arrived just after planting. Some were just purchased, and we were unable to plant right away. The fear that all our efforts might be lost to the cold was real. Yet, despite those early setbacks, the garden has shown resilience and growth, offering lessons in patience and hope. Cedar planters I built. Early Planting and the F

A Personal Reflection on Energy Vampirism I’ve recently come to a realization that feels both uncomfortable and freeing: I’ve been an...

Lately, I’ve been sitting with a quiet thought that keeps nudging at me: what if I started a podcast? Writing has always been my safe and...