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Listening Between Leaves

“My nature journal is scratch paper for my conversations with nature,” Melinda Nakagawa told me, as if this were the most ordinary thing in the world. Not a leather-bound keepsake, not a portfolio of botanical prints—scratch paper. It’s the page you do the math on before you write the answer,

The Magic of Cooking

July 12, 2026
Tonight, for the first time in a long time, I cooked myself dinner. I left the microwave entrees resting in the freezer, ignored the siren song of the delivery apps, and pulled together a handful of simple ingredients. The meal was simple yet satisfying; the smell of crushed garlic hitting

Summer Solstice\ Midsummer\ Litha

June 17, 2026
There are many different names for the same event. It just depends on how you celebrate? believe? I use those words with question marks because there are many different ways to celebrate a singular event. Please enjoy. Midsummer dates back to Scandinavia; where the sky stayed light way into the

Anatomy of a Spell

May 21, 2026
So you want to do a spell, yet you are not sure where to start. Well let’s begin with the basics. Why? Why are we wanting to do a spell? What is the intention for this spell? Are you looking for clarity, direction, love, peace, inspiration? There are so many

The Spirit of Absinthe

October 30, 2025
Every era seems to produce a drink that’s more than a drink, an object of myth, a mirror for its age. For the fin de siècle (end of the 19th century), that was absinthe, my favorite spirit! This infamous green elixir was hisotrically beloved by poets and painters, feared by

Talya Alsberg

October 30, 2025
New York-based tattoo artist, Talya Alsberg was just thirteen when she first considered tattooing as a profession. Her mother is an artist, so walking the path of a creator and innovator was a given. She describes her upbringing as “international.” A way a being that has inspired a life without

Connecting with Nature: Meditative Practices for Spring

April 28, 2025
As the chill of winter melts away and the earth awakens, spring emerges as a vibrant reminder of renewal and growth. The season beckons us outdoors, encouraging a reconnection with nature that can have profound benefits for our physical and mental well-being. Amid the cacophony of modern life, cultivating a

Flower Essences: Healing Properties of Spring Blooms

April 28, 2025
As the frigid grip of winter loosens its hold, the emergence of spring brings with it a symphony of colors and fragrances. Across the landscapes of diverse ecosystems, blossoms unfurl, creating a vibrant tapestry that captures the essence of renewal and rebirth. Yet, beyond their aesthetic appeal, these delicate blooms
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