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Corridor of Wonder
Dear friends, From our home to the valley, it’s about nine miles along the river until we get to a cross road where we finally get cell...

Christina Burress
Jan 28, 20242 min read
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Three Principles
If January was a sieve that helped me sift through the aftereffects of the holidays and sitting on a criminal jury, then February is a...

Christina Burress
Feb 1, 20232 min read
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Wisdom & Enthusiasm
This time of year, I am on a threshold where I’m simultaneously looking backward and gazing forward. Like you, the personal and...

Christina Burress
Jan 2, 20232 min read
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5 Oceans Blessing
Five Oceans Blessing On five early mornings in October, I felt five oceans calling me. At first a whisper and then a shout and then...

Christina Burress
Nov 5, 20223 min read
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Creating a Sanctuary
Where plants thrive, all other forms thrive, including humans. - Rosemary Gladstar It’s strenuous work but I’ve started to remove...

Christina Burress
Jul 10, 20223 min read
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Money Does Grow On Trees
Money does grow on trees. I’ve seen trees sprout coins, bills, and even decentralized digital currency or at least the equivalent. When...

Christina Burress
Feb 9, 20223 min read
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Land as Language Teacher: A Sesame Street Pace
My parents gave my older sister and me a Sheltie puppy when I was in 7th grade. We named him Simba after a handsome Argentinian Collie by...

Christina Burress
Jan 10, 20222 min read
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A Brief Encounter with an American Pika
Animals are wonderful teachers. A brief encounter with the American Pika sparked my curiosity about what this small but resilient...

Christina Burress
Dec 5, 20215 min read
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Wild Wisdom Wilderness Retreat
My professional development goal this summer was to find a way to weave Nature into my English curriculum. On July 15, I headed into the...

Christina Burress
Oct 3, 20193 min read
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