Tag Archives: Francesca De Grandis

Herbs are Poetry.

Poetry is not just words on a page. Life is poetry. Herbs are poetry. I love St. John’s wort and oatstraw. Our approach to holistic healing has to become more holistic. Continue reading

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Supporting a Person with Disabilities: Ask; Ask How; Dialog; Listen.

Supporting a Person with Disabilities: Ask; Ask How; Dialog; Listen. Part One in a Series about the Hidden Life of Disabled People Continue reading

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Romantic Weekend, Straight Up

Romantic Weekend, Straight Up: Please don’t have lonely weekend or be without love. Continue reading

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Gratitude Gallery

Gratitude Gallery: to thank friends for art supplies, plus share recent artwork. Filigree jewelry, vintage doilies, dye art, wearable art, hand-painted clothing. Continue reading

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Listen To Wind

Francesca De Grandis: “Stories about my cats have always helped me express myself as a teacher. For example, cats reveal life’s chaos to be God’s kind, mischievous lessons.” Continue reading

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Guest Blog: Comfort Food for a Cold Day

God is food, the stove’s an altar. An ecstatic mystic takes care of soul and body! Guest blogger Kathi says: “On a cold winter’s day, a dish hearty and warm soothes the heart as well as the body.” Continue reading

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Release into Freedom

Release into Freedom: picture poem; contemplation; ritual; story; vision; place; method; hope. An empty vessel filled by the now. Continue reading

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I’m Not a Normal Woman

I’m Not a Normal Woman: Love affairs with guitars, cheating with another man’s mandolin, & a crush on Jacquard Products. From my upcoming book. Continue reading

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A Fairy Party

Blog: A Fairy Party. From my upcoming book. Fairies r excellent role models 4 self-care. Elves r not just 4 the holidays. Continue reading

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Workaholic Elf Takes Care of Self.

Workaholic Elf Takes Care of Self. Apply your elven career skills to self-care. Be a Domestic Elf! Be professional about self-care. Continue reading

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