Mj Pettengill

The oak and weed together rise along the common ground.

...they were stripped of their names and either given a fresh new name or were issued a number—a new moral identity.

There are countless ways to tap into the benefits of oranges and other citrus fruit.

The original blog was replaced with a simple poem. Here's why...

It is time to remember our strengths and trust ourselves again to navigate the future safely.

Often, we sense the presence of the ancient ones through the subtle movement of trees, birds, animals, and plants.

If I witness the death of a thousand trees, did it really happen? Does it matter?

Trust the angels, Dad. They are here to help you.

The time has come to shelter deep within the earthen womb of Our Mother.

When I am in the void, I welcome it. Imagine the ocean. Without the dip between the waves, they would cease to exist.

I do not understand why some people purchase the forest only to kill the trees.

New England Aster blossoms are perfect in my apothecary in tea and tincture form.

We must take the time to comprehend the consequences of our actions, both good and bad.

As a perennial hermitess, this is bearable— even preferable—but the time has come to emerge from the cocoon.

The stems of the elderberries look like lungs.

Rise up! The root season awaits.

The souls of the departed visit us on the wings of a monarch.

Together we sang, our melodies mingling, dancing across the treetops, over the vernal pool, and drifting into the woods.

Remember to love yourself as much as you do others.

Blueberries help treat neurodegenerative diseases, reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, and help with allergy-related inflammation.