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Beauty in the Midst of Wild Things

August 15, 2024August 15, 2024 Colleen James7 Comments

I was instantly enthralled with the garden outside our local library the first time I saw it over two years ago. With varying shades of green and vibrant pops of yellow, orange, and red flowers mixed throughout it, my oldest son and I soon found ourselves walking along one of the dirt-packed pathways, where we… Continue reading Beauty in the Midst of Wild Things

Palm Tree Ponderings

September 18, 2021 Colleen James7 Comments

I keep thinking about the palm tree in our front yard—the one we tried to uproot earlier this year. With only a couple of green, half-inch patches peeking out of its branches, I took it for dead. A few weeks later, with JJ’s approval and only a hand shovel at my disposal, I began to… Continue reading Palm Tree Ponderings