Category Archives: Gifts from Nature

Falling Back To The Earth

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Greet Grief

“Who leaves the pine-tree, leaves his friend, unnerves his strength, invites his end.” Ralph Waldo Emerson “How beautiful the leaves grow old. How full of light and color are their last days.” John Burroughs When a tree is diseased or … Continue reading →

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Lichen and Loss – What’s the Connection?

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Greet Grief

Playing the game Table Topics with friends, we went around the circle answering a select question. “What would you like to do for a job that might surprise all of your friends?” One of the men in our group answered, “I’d … Continue reading →

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Losing Myself to Adulthood

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Greet Grief

I am riding in the car with my husband, windows partially down, wind blowing my hair, enjoying the smell of the damp spring air after the rainstorm. We round the corner, passing a row of pine trees as the memory … Continue reading →