Mj Pettengill

The steady song of the cicada emerges in August, signaling the winding down of the summer season. Family and friends gather together and celebrate the bounty of the earth. Fresh corn on the cob is a definite favorite here in New Hampshire and throughout the country. Just in case you didn't know, there are amazing health benefits in corn silk. I recommend that you save it (the silk) when husking the corn. Remember, it's best if your corn is organic. With the harmful practices

After the loss of my father, I was in a place of sadness and mourning, when out of the corner of my eye, I saw a fluttering of orange ...

How can we really know who we are? We may think that we know, but everything is subject to change. This is what I have observed. I am a serious writer, retired musician, and eternal naturalist. If I am not creating, I am not content. I do realize, however, that being a mother is in the forefront of my roles. Like the earth, moon, and all universal cycles, my feminine energy waxes and wanes as I transition from one phase to another. Before owning my writing, I was a professio