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#Share the Sugar

Our blog is a cozy corner where reflections bloom—often inspired by everyday moments and the quiet wisdom of the natural world right outside in our own backyard. These short reads explore kindness, healing, and the messy, meaningful work of being in community. They sit in the quiet tension between what is and what could be. Some posts will feel like a warm cup of tea; others might stir something deeper or challenge you to see things in a new light. Whether you're here for comfort or a quiet wake-up call, there's always something real growing here.

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You may not have heard of Patreon but now you will have and I encourage you to go ahead and check it out! I've decided to change over to a platform that is easier to use and helps me create a clearer, more succinct way of doing things. Patreon is a platform that helps creators be creative without worrying about spending hours and hours designing and maintaining a website. It will also help me spread the word of Kindness and Love in a way I just can't do on my own. I wil

Maureen Floris

Nov 24, 20251 min read

Seasonal Affective Defoliation

How autumn reminded me I’m not broken—just between blooms. I may have mentioned this before, but my favourite part of nature is the trees. This fall, I’m struck by the beauty of the colours as the trees lose their leaves. As I walked through the layers of leaves on the ground beneath the nearly naked trees, I found myself asking, “How and why does this happen?” I must not have paid attention in school—or I’ve forgotten everything they told me; it was a long time ago, after al

Maureen Floris

Nov 3, 20253 min read

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Thunder, Lightning, and a Few Thoughts in Between

On a recent trip to Jamaica, we were astonished by the nightly lightning shows. They would last for hours! One of the strikes landed right on top of us—it was the loudest thing I’ve ever heard. It made me realize how powerful lightning truly is—something easy to forget when it’s miles away and you’re focused only on its beauty. I filmed some of it, knowing I’d want to share it with you. I’ve cut it down, though—no one wants to sit through a video that’s mostly black, unless y

Maureen Floris

Oct 20, 20253 min read