“I like this place and could willingly waste my time in it.” - William Shakespeare
Hug Mugs: All three of Old Man Oak Tree’s words of advice made it onto Hug Mugs this month. To see the mugs, visit: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4508724647/hug-mug-advice-from-a-tree-part-i-mug-11
To listen to the Old Man Oak Tree’s words of wisdom visit:
Seal Story by Aleks Haecky
A wonderful read about a close encounter with a seal. Swimming will never be quite the same ;-)
Sleeping in the Forest: A short essay featuring a poem by Mary Oliver and a childhood adventure.
Lights Will Guide You Home
An incredible collaboration between Jacob Collier, Chris Martin (Coldplay) and the thousands of audience members who attended their concert at the O2 Arena. It will have you in tears.
Conversations with Rowdy by Tizz O’Toole
Rowdy was a wolf - a real flesh and blood wolf. After his death, Rowdy began appearing in the author’s meditations and has become both a spiritual guide and delightfully irreverent companion. Rowdy never misses a chance to tease and teach his human friend a lesson. This essay chronicles some of their conversations.
The Animal Dialogues by Craig Childs (book review)
If you’ve never heard of or read Craig Childs’ writing, you’ll love The Animal Dialogues. Read my full review and get your copy of the book by clicking HERE.
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