Rural Writer - The Blog
Stories, interviews and insights
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Introducing our guest blogger, Katharine Chestnut. With years of experience in the field of mindfulness and meditation, Katharine is a well-respected expert in her field. Her passion for helping others cultivate a more peaceful and present life s...
My husband came downstairs the other night to show me something he found on his dog, Jake. My husband is like that. He can’t just tell me. He has to show me. I think he likes to freak me out a little.
Well, he did.
Crawling in the palm of his hand ...
Fresh fruits are one of the delicious benefits of summer. Even though it’s possible to buy most fruits year-round, it’s not the same as getting them within hours, or even minutes, of when they have been harvested from the tree or bush.
When th
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I recently took a five-day trip to visit my eighty-two-year-old mother. She is having health issues and I wanted to go with her when she had her doctor's appointment.
When I left home, I was worried that my husband wouldn’t remember to water all t
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Being practical brings its own kind of joy.
Our first calf of the year was born right after a late winter snowstorm. The wind was howling and the weather was extremely cold.
We brought the newborn calf, still slick and wet from the birthing process...
A good night’s sleep has become an elusive dream for many of us. In the past, I found myself lying awake trying to figure out why I couldn’t sleep even though I felt sleepy.
There was no comfort in knowing I wasn’t alone in the evergrowing “lack of ...
The practice of self-care differs a great deal among women. What activities they engage in vary not only on their individual preferences but also depend on life circumstances including where they live and cultural beliefs or values.
Country women
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How a person practices self-care is a personal thing.
I like to arrive early to my classroom. It provides me time to collect my thoughts, prep my room, and feel prepared to start my day.
It also gives me time to sort through my emails and respond
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(This story was first publish in July 2021 when my blog was on different platform. I thought it was a timely story so wanted to continue to share it.)
Let me start by apologizing. Seems I’ve done too much of that lately. Apologizing for not gettin
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My mother-in-law is planning a trip to Hawaii next month. She’s never been there before and despite the drain on her savings, she’s excited about going.
She’s 81 years old and stepping out of her comfort zone.
I want to be like her when I’m 80.
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