by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Jan 11, 2021 | Hiking, Nature
We’ve had a tough year. And it seems times are still turbulent. It’s days like these we need a little peace. Stillness and silence. We always hike a lot, but lately it’s been extra nice. I recommend it for whatever ails...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Dec 21, 2020 | Faith, Miracles, Nature
The winter solstice, which is today, always feels significant to me. It’s literally the darkest day of the year and as soon as it’s past the days are getting lighter again. And this year I feel like we need light more than ever! Is it just a coincidence...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Sep 17, 2020 | bears, Faith, Nature
We live in a neighborhood where it isn’t a matter of IF you’ll see a bear but only a matter of WHEN. One day a few years back we saw SEVEN bears in one day. We’ve since stopped putting out birdseed and that’s cut down on the traffic. Fall is a...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Sep 14, 2020 | Faith, Hiking, Nature
I spent the past weekend at a Christian retreat in the mountains of western NC. On Saturday afternoon we had some down time and I decided to take a hike. There were all sorts of trails but the “High Falls” was listed as the most popular with it’s...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Sep 10, 2020 | Nature
Fall is my favorite time of year. And as I get out and take Thistle for walks, or write with the windows open, I’m definitely seeing signs that it’s right around the corner. Now that it’s September, I thought I’d take a moment to list some of my favorite blessings of...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Aug 31, 2020 | Appalachian, Nature, Waiting, Writing
Ginseng I have several “pet” ginseng plants. I know where they grow and I’m not telling anyone. I like to check on them to see how they’re doing and when they produce their red seed pods around this time of year, I plant them to spur future...
