Ukrainian Easter<\/a>. It isn’t only nature that gets me thinking, family memories churn my mind as well.<\/p>\nHappy Spring and Happy Planting.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>Whether it’s writing, or some other creative pursuit, spring is a great time to take stock.\u00a0 Weed out the old ideas, the ones that keep us feeling less than beautiful outside and in. Plant some new ideas, ones that will carry us like the wind carries seeds to new places and new wonders.\u00a0 This can be a great time to\u00a0 renew, recharge, or just plain change where and how you’ve rooted yourself. It’s surprising the life lessons<\/a> that are found in the garden.<\/p>\n