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What Seeds Do You Want to Plant?

February 3, 2021 Julie Goolsby Starr

Yesterday marked the midway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox here in the Northern Hemisphere. Nature's heartbeat grows louder and we can feel the thrumming of life just beneath the winter's surface. Soon tiny buds and green shoots will emerge. Daffodils and crocuses will lift their heads to the sun. During the… Continue reading What Seeds Do You Want to Plant?

The Campfire

November 20, 2020July 25, 2021 Julie Goolsby Starr

My husband and I sit among the tall oak trees under a bright full moon. The campfire crackles in the crisp, cool air of late October. Fading fall leaves rustle as a light breeze blows. Shadows cast by the firelight dance all around us. I stare into the flames, mesmerized, relaxing in my chair. We… Continue reading The Campfire

Sometimes You Need Someday

September 15, 2020September 15, 2020 Julie Goolsby Starr

So often we hear about avoiding procrastination and the importance of "getting things done." Believe me, I love getting things done! I love checking things off my to-do list. I get antsy if I feel like I'm not accomplishing my goals for the day or if I have strayed from my routine. I often ask… Continue reading Sometimes You Need Someday