Nature - Kadine Christie - Author, Writer, Speaker, Creator

From the Earth

Life, Moments, Nature, Places, Simple Living, Small wonders, StoriesMarch 18, 202073Views 0Likes 0Comments

Hubby tried to purchase toilet paper from three stores yesterday and today, I tried two. As you might have guessed, there were no paper products on the shelves. The genius in me walked to the baby aisle to check on the baby wipes - and as you might have guessed, there are other geniuses out…

Home Is…

Children, Family, Life, Mindfulness, Moments, Nature, Places, Simple Living, Small wonders, Spring, Stories, TravelMarch 16, 2020135Views 0Likes 0Comments

I migrated from Jamaica to the United States when I was eleven years old. I have lived in four states, seven cities, and thirteen homes.From these experiences, I have learned: Home is not just a physical space. Home is daily conversations my sister, laughter with my brother, and the length of my mother's never-ending, but sagacious stories. Home is coffee…

Sweetness of Spring.

Children, Family, Food, Life, Mindfulness, Moments, Nature, Simple Living, Small wonders, Spring, StoriesMarch 14, 202089Views 0Likes 0Comments

Today, I opened my spring/summer suitcase, pulled out a pair of sandals and shorts, and painted my toenails red. The season is changing. Hot cocoas, stews and blankets are going into hibernation.Mojitos, salads, and light sheets will replace them.I’m not ready for the heat of summerBut I am ready for the…

In Awe

Life, Mindfulness, Moments, Nature, Simple Living, Small wonders, StoriesMarch 14, 202092Views 0Likes 0Comments

If you see my car strolling through your neighborhood, please don't be alarmed - I'm not there for you. I am only there for the trees. Trees have a way of feeding me. I think about climbing their limbs, sitting a while and falling asleep under its shade. When there is canopy - each tree…

Sav’s Birdhouse

Garden, Life, Mindfulness, Moments, Nature, Simple Living, Small wonders, Stories, TravelMarch 12, 202086Views 0Likes 0Comments

I was visiting my sister in New Jersey when I noted two small birdhouses hanging in her backyard. She told me Sav made them for the kids, and I would get to meet him that afternoon. He came over to fix some stepping stones in the yard, my sister introduced us, and I commented on…

New Green

Garden, Life, Marriage, Mindful Living,, Mindfulness, Moments, Nature, Places, Simple Living, Small wonders, TravelMarch 6, 202079Views 0Likes 0Comments

There is so much to fear, so much to mourn, and so many burdens to bear. Global warming, coronavirus, and political unrest are all great cause for lament.Turn off the lights, wash your hands, vote, and cry if you must- but then clean your face and lookup. The birds are busy working: making babies, singing songs, and telling their stories. The trees are…