Small wonders - Kadine Christie - Author, Writer, Speaker, Creator

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, 202090Views 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, 202087Views 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…

Desire

Family, friendship, Life, Mindfulness, Moments, Small wondersMarch 11, 2020101Views 0Likes 0Comments

How long can you live in the fluff - asking how are you's, saying I'm well's, and see you later's? I am standing on the edge, you're standing on another and there is a void between us. I am safe here, but yet I am alone. I desire to swim to you to sit with you and listen to the words your heart…

Markolee and Jubilee

Animals, Boy and a dog, Dogs, Life, Moments, Overcoming fears, Simple Living, Small wondersMarch 10, 202091Views 0Likes 2Comments

A wild dog attacked me when I was eight years old. It bit me in the belly and scratched my legs as I tried to escape.That moment, almost thirty years ago, birthed within me a fear of dogs.When dogs are off their leashes, I secretly panic. When people tell me how cute and well-behaved their dogs are…