our week // vol 6

Because I love the world
I think of grass,
I think of leaves
and the bold sun…
– – –
Teacher, what do you mean?
But faith is still there, and silent.
– – –
And who else could this be, who goes off
down the green path,
carrying His sandals, and singing?

— from “Spring” by Mary Oliver

(you should really read the whole poem; it’s wonderful)

our week // vol 6
our week // vol 6
our week // vol 6
our week // vol 6
our week // vol 6
our week // vol 6
our week // vol 6
our week // vol 6
our week // vol 6

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corners of my home // early spring

I’m not really into “home decorating,” especially given that it’s enough of a challenge just to keep the place clean with a toddler around. But, I do really like to make things — in other words, I like to craft. I decided that I’d like to share some of things I’ve crafted and the little spaces I’ve created around the house. My decorating impulses tend to mirror the seasons and I love bringing bits of the natural world into my home, both with found objects and with those I create.

I feel like I really lost touch with “nature” during my late teens and early- to mid-twenties. The house we rented when we first moved to Walpole was in a very rural area, and living there re-awakened my sense of wonder and helped me to re-learn the rhythm of the seasons. I feel so lucky to have had that experience because it truly changed my life. I now feel much more myself, and I think a lot of that can be attributed to my reconnecting with the natural world.
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This post is a bit late, but better late than never!

First, the egg hunt. Papa made an excellent caddy for Lillia, our little spring bunny. It brings me such happiness to look at these photos and see her joy. Even though she is nine she still deeply feels the magic of holiday festivities.

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Then there was the egg decorating! Lillia is a prolific egg-maker.

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Zane is more of a mess-maker. But, he was really proud of himself anyway!

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I hope you all had a wonderful holiday.

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