Holy Shiso!

This little perrenial packs a spicy punch your mouth is gonna thank you for

Ikigai: Finding the Jewel in the Lotus

When I learned about the concept of Ikigai, it made so much sense to me! I had been searching for my true purpose and resources I had relied on to help me get there -- books, counselors, even well-meaning friends and family members -- all seemed to focus...

2022 Porter County Garden Walk

Sipple Garden: Little House on the Microprairie This garden was my "covid project". Underemployed when covid hit, I had too much time on my hands and I needed an outlet. I had been thinking for some time about getting rid of the turf grass in my front yard so this...

Persimmons

Persimmons

A few years ago, I was on a mission to find (and eat) a persimmon in the wild. I had never seen one before -- or not that I had noticed. Then one day last fall I noticed an odd looking tree while I was out driving, doing errands. I passed a nearby park I had passed...

An Invitation from the Sun

I'm making a commitment this year to listen to my body better and also to try to develop a closer connection to the Earth as well. The First of May celebrates the Sun's ascendance and instills a desire to welcome life, light and love now that winter's dark veil is...

Shifting Sands

My Social Media Coach was chosen by Green Heron Productions to create the website for their upcoming documentary, Shifting Sands.  The film will explore the unique partnerships and showing movement toward wide scale restoration and sustainability of the unique Great...