Lauri Hawley

The Indomitable Trumpet Vine

Our trumpet vine surprised us this fall with something we’ve never seen it do before.

Are Those Happy Tears?

On a recent rainy day, I noticed one of my INDOOR plants had water droplets hanging from the tips of several leaves.

Fall Forward!

This cute tree surprised me the other day. It seems autumn is arriving earlier than usual this year!

Surviving the Fires of Life

Hubby and I took a stroll on a nearby bike trail a few weeks ago. The trail winds through this beautiful forest of tall trees and rather short undergrowth.

August Readers’ Top Picks

Welcome to September! A new month means it’s time to see what our readers liked the most in August.

Today’s post was written by a published author who also happens to be a friend of mine. Michelle LaRowe Conover lives out her faith in the raw, messy places of life that many folks don’t get to see. She also makes an impact on her community by getting involved, and affects change with courage where possible. I am proud to welcome her to this space!