Category: Seasonal

It’s been a cold spring in northern Michigan. As I tend my seedlings by the window sill before they’re ready for the greenhouse, I envision

What memories do you have of your father? What influence did he have on your life and how you raise your children? Remembering my father

As we enter the spring season and see a light at the end of the Covid tunnel, we are beginning to wake up and feel

Ever since the pandemic swept into our lives, daily routines have been altered out of necessity. We’ve learned to adapt to social distancing, wearing a

On a walk with a famous naturalist, our group stopped under a white oak tree to rest. The ground beneath the massive oak was littered

It has been a long winter and a longer year. It’s time to welcome warmer weather, sunshine, blooming trees and flowers. Spring helps us feel

It’s still deep winter in Northern Michigan as I am writing this. An expanse of white stretches outside, punctuated by dozens of blue jays that swoop down to pick

In keeping with our exploration of holidays from around the world, the Jewish holiday of Passover offers an array of traditions involving one of our

Valentine’s Day means spending quality time with those we love—no matter what kind of love we’re celebrating whether romantic, friendship, or family love. In these

When the air is nippy, and we’re looking for ways to keep warm, a time-honored tradition is to curl up on a favorite chair and