by Kathlene McGovern | Sep 21, 2021 | Featured, Happy Headlines
The forces of nature have fascinated humans since… well since there have been humans. Our respect for, defense of, curiosity about and kindness to nature in all its mystery are the great pleasures of existence. Whether it’s scientists conserving a rare species or...
by Cheryl Farrell | May 25, 2021 | Featured, Guest Writers
On the theme of nurture this month, guest contributor Cheryl Farrell writes about self-nurture and answering the call of your purpose. What Do You Want To Be? In an eighth-grade English class essay, I answered the question, “What do you want to be when you grow...
by Jean Trebek | May 2, 2020 | Featured, Respect Farm
“If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere.” – Laura Ingalls Wilder My Solace: Beauty in Nature Beauty is an exacting topic for me to write about, because there are so many aspects and considerations to this word beauty that touch my...
by Jeanette DuBois | Jun 22, 2022 | My Morning Mimosa
You know, it’s pretty much impossible to truly “play” when your spirit isn’t lighthearted. Think about it. We may send a child out to “play” but if they are upset or angry or afraid – if there is any kind of heaviness in them at all – even should...
by insidewink | Jun 20, 2022 | Staff Picks
Our insidewink team likes to share the good Here are some great new products our team LOVES! Our insidewink staff picks range from AMAZING Rice puddings to incredible facial serum, from lanterns to smokeless bonfires! We may receive a small commission from...
by Kathlene McGovern | May 27, 2022 | Happy Headlines
As leaves crowd the trees, replacing winter’s barren landscape, it reminds us that the nature of this cyclical world, and the people in it, is abundant and generous. In this month’s Happy Headlines, we highlight inspiring stories about giving college grads a debt-free...
by insidewink | May 25, 2022 | Everyday Hero, Videos
The parallels between Sandy Hook and Uvalde, Texas break our hearts. Last year, Alison & Jean spoke to Scarlett Lewis, parent of Jesse Lewis, who was murdered in Sandy Hook. Her words of faith and empowerment are ideas we all need to hear right now. She is...
by insidewink | May 24, 2022 | Staff Picks
Our insidewink team likes to share the good Here’s our mixed bag of goodies to feel great and travel well! Our insidewink staff picks range from delicious bone broths to sweet honey, from ideas for what to see when you travel to fantastic espadrilles! We may...
by Madeline Miller | May 20, 2022 | Education, Expert Advice
We all remember that one great teacher, the one who inspired and believed in us, the one who made a difference, maybe even changed the course of our lives. Becoming a great educator doesn’t just happen by chance. It takes time and effort to perfect the art of...
by Kathlene McGovern | Apr 20, 2022 | Happy Headlines
Spring has officially sprung (even if the weather begs to differ) and with the season comes the inevitable – instinctual – sense of renewal and regeneration. From breaking down borders to build a bi-national park, soundwaves that regenerate bone and pre-fab building...
by Jeanette DuBois | Apr 10, 2022 | My Morning Mimosa
Nourishment Begins Day One It’s an interesting thing that in the majority of life on Earth the first physical nourishment we receive is directly from a parent. I say interesting because when I think of something nourishing me, it is nearly always associated with...
by Dove Rose | Apr 8, 2022 | Expert Advice
The Question is Important As we grow up, we want to be in deep relationship with ourselves in such a way that we truly know what feeds us; nourishes us, sustains us, touches our soul. For me personally, I need a lot of quiet time. I need nature, water, wind,...
by insidewink | Apr 6, 2022 | Staff Picks
Our insidewink team likes to share the good Spring is in the air and whether it’s spring cleaning or eating healthy we have some great products for you! Our insidewink staff picks some great fun finds…from ways to clean and still protect the planet,...
by Jean Trebek | Mar 31, 2022 | Editor Notes
insidewink’s editors monthly “share” The Paradoxical Nature of Nourishment Hello friends, The idea of nourishment is like a coin. One side of the coin is to receive…to take in better food, get a massage, watch a good movie or tea with...
by Jean Trebek | Mar 14, 2022 | Charities
The Power of Therapy Animals We love the insidewink community because they really take “sharing the good” seriously. So, we always enjoy hearing from people and listening to their suggestions. In one of our comment sections we received this note from a...
by Kate Fuglei | Mar 12, 2022 | Guest Writers
The Laborer “Stop flapping your jaw and listen once in awhile. Maybe you’ll learn something.” This was a cardinal rule of my father’s and something he said so often it was burnished into the minds of his six children. Perhaps it came from his Norwegian background. ...
by Jean Trebek | Mar 4, 2022 | Artists
Led By Faith & Love, Nianell Shares her Gift Every now and then you come across a beautiful person who really wants to uplift the world – Nianell is this person! Through her incredible singing, healing songs, motivational talks and workshops, you are sure to...
by Jeanette DuBois | Mar 2, 2022 | My Morning Mimosa
“Be curious and expect miracles.” These were some of the final words I heard Tom Kenyon, a scientist, spiritual teacher and sound healer, speak at one of his last workshops before he indefinitely retired. It was before Covid, and Jean and I were there together delving...
by insidewink | Feb 27, 2022 | Charities, Featured, Interviews
Living Unhoused for 100 Hours The Trebeks and The Hope of The Valley Rescue Mission have a close relationship. The Trebeks were so impressed with the work that Hope of the Valley is doing they decided to help support Ken and Laurie Craft’s vision for a large...
by Kathlene McGovern | Feb 22, 2022 | Happy Headlines
The musical The Pajama Game, adapted from the Richard Bissel novel 7 ½ cents, is about, well, the game of running a pajama factory: production, labor costs, strikes and, of course, love. At the top of the show is a jaunty production number complete with brightly...