Tag Archives: Fall

Autumn Pampas Grass Magic

Posted on October 29, 2016 by Mary Strong-Spaid

Summer green has been replaced with Autumn’s sunlit leaves sparkling gold and red colors evoking visions of magic everywhere. Like the changing leaves at the end of October, Halloween celebrations give us the opportunity to boldly imagine and create new … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Nature, Shamanism | Tagged autumn, Fall, halloween, leaves, magic, poetry | 41 Comments

Leaf Litter Lament

Posted on December 6, 2014 by Mary Strong-Spaid

A decaying leaf, image of mortality faded and riddled with holes, hanging in a tree with mouth wide open singing a bitter chant– The Leaf Litter Lament: Ungrateful humans! Why do you complain as you rake, blow, and mow, mulch, … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumn, Nature, Photo Essay, photography, Poetry, Trees | Tagged Fall, leaves | 33 Comments

Bluebird House with Chandelier

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Mary Strong-Spaid

Each spring, bluebirds move into the narrow newspaper holder beneath our mailbox. Even though we don’t get the newspaper, it isn’t the safest place for them to live. Without looking, people drive by and shove advertisements over their nest and … Continue reading →