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A few weeks ago, we had a lightning storm here in the mountains. It was still February, but an eerie warm front had swept through, melting

I’ve often found that magic and sensitivity go hand-in-hand. Some of the most magical people I know, are also the most sensitive. Through the

Real magic takes time… and a lot of it. Like crystals growing in the deep, the biggest miracles often form far beneath the surface, and

I’m what you might call an “enthusiastic celebrator.” I can’t help it, I just get a kick out of life a lot of the

In winter we stir the embers. A motion of both caretaking and stoking, a gentle coaxing and potent remembering of that which lights our

Artwork – “Fly Agaric” by Amanda Clark This past week I had brunch with a dear friend. Over scones, she started talking

In between the hours of gift buying and cookie making there is a pause. Can you feel it? Between the time spent navigating family politics and

I have always felt happiest with long hours of quietude. Days spent in contemplation, doing small mindful things like winding yarn,

February is the only month in our calendar year when we are encouraged to not only celebrate, but explore love. It is a time of both