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Evelyn J. Hadden
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Garden author advocating for less lawn and more life in our yards and public spaces. Singer/songwriter. Blues DJ. Soundbath musician. Prioritize nature, art, connection, and time spent wandering and pondering.
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My friend Ren and I are exploring ways to restore our connection with nature, one small strategy at a time. open.substack.com/pub/closerto...
Episode #3: Grazing on Perennial Plants
Listen now | We discuss favorite perennial plants that can be eaten fresh, along with stinging nettle tea, wild rice, & more. PLUS sensory delights of grazing, and the communal feeling of sharing Natu...
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March 14, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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To sustain hope and not be flattened by the chaos and cruelty around us, I'm focusing more attention on positive aspects of life: for instance, my Mom's creative and generous spirit.
Hats for All My Friends
It takes a special talent to create a feeling of abundance
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March 7, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Hit upon a new way to distract myself with creative work while laid up. evelynjhadden.substack.com/p/obedience-...
Obedience and Light
How this pair of words is helping me to heal from a minor injury
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March 1, 2025 at 4:30 AM
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I like writing down some details of life as they happen, because my memory doesn't hang onto them otherwise. Plus, it's fun to be able to relive certain experiences later. Here's an essay with photos from notes I made 30 years ago.
Jumping Off a Volcano to Fly Like a Bird
That one time I tried hang-gliding...
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February 15, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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It's hard to believe -- especially during moments of extreme chaos and despair -- but small moments matter. evelynjhadden.substack.com/p/treasuring...
Treasuring a Moment
Pausing to appreciate life's beautiful moments helps me to stay hopeful.
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February 10, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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Gradually overcoming my fear through these small acts of kindness has helped me feel more connected to my garden -- and to the small creatures who live there. evelynjhadden.substack.com/p/the-spider...
The Spider Rescuer
Perhaps I'm a hero in my own garden...
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January 28, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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Gardening can be a balancing act. For me, the balance is often between two warring impulses: wanting total privacy out there and wanting to share all the cool things happening out there. evelynjhadden.substack.com/p/garden-bor...
Garden Borders
Balancing a need for privacy in my garden with the joy of sharing my garden
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January 24, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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I've always loved writing and the arts. More and more, I'm appreciating the magic of collaborative creativity. evelynjhadden.substack.com/p/creative-p...
Creative Projects Cement Friendships
Making things together strengthens the bonds between us.
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January 18, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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I become a real slug in winter... how about you? evelynjhadden.substack.com/p/my-emotion...
January 10, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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thinking about how gardens promote long-term thinking, and what a difference a tree makes...
The Spiral of the Seasons
Each winter is different from previous winters.
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December 28, 2024 at 7:09 AM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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December 11, 2024 at 9:21 AM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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December 10, 2024 at 9:02 PM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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December 9, 2024 at 6:51 PM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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December 8, 2024 at 6:57 PM
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If you're looking for a contemplative, insightful, and inspiring hour or three, these live broadcast poetry readings / meditations might do the trick. A great alternative or supplemental Sunday morning spiritual practice. davidwhyte.com/three-sunday...
Three sundays - Overview - David Whyte
View the current Three Sundays Series. David Whyte explores a new theme every other month in this popular ongoing series.
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December 8, 2024 at 12:49 AM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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16/20
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December 7, 2024 at 5:23 PM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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December 6, 2024 at 3:47 AM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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December 5, 2024 at 2:04 AM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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December 3, 2024 at 8:57 PM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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12/20
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December 2, 2024 at 9:21 PM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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11/20
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November 30, 2024 at 7:00 PM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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10/20
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November 29, 2024 at 6:41 PM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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9/20
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November 26, 2024 at 9:23 PM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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8/20
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November 25, 2024 at 2:37 AM
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I admire how this millionaire entrepreneur used innovation and heart to create a tiny-home village for homeless people in Canada. Interesting perspectives on what it takes to help folks rebuild their lives and self-worth after being buried under their circumstances. macleans.ca/society/tiny...
How one Canadian tech millionaire built a tiny-home community - Macleans.ca
Marcel LeBrun made millions as a software tycoon, then funnelled his fortune into 12 Neighbours, a planned community of 99 affordable tiny homes in Fredericton. For the city’s unhoused, it’s a chance ...
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November 24, 2024 at 4:31 PM