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Ephemeral and Extravagant Beauty

Ephemeral and Extravagant Beauty

by Shirin McArthur | Aug 23, 2021 | Conscious Living, Nature and Seasons

For the past four months, this photo has been the wallpaper on my computer. I took it along with many amazing flower photos I shared earlier this spring, both here and on Instagram. This image greets me every morning and is the last thing I see when I shut down the...
Desert Durability and Stunning Fleeting Beauty

Desert Durability and Stunning Fleeting Beauty

by Shirin McArthur | May 10, 2021 | Conscious Living, Nature and Seasons, Society and Culture

Last Friday, a veritable feast for the eyes erupted in our backyard. Despite drought, our various cacti have proven their durability. One day after (and perhaps because?) our temperatures topped 100 degrees for the first time this year, we were blessed with multiple...
To Rescue Cacti and Fleeing Migrants

To Rescue Cacti and Fleeing Migrants

by Shirin McArthur | Nov 11, 2019 | Nature and Seasons, Society and Culture

Henry and I are members of the Tucson Cactus and Succulent Society. We joined this educational organization when we moved to Arizona, wanting to learn more about the various cacti in our new neighborhood. In addition to monthly educational meetings for adults (which...
All Souls, One Community

All Souls, One Community

by Shirin McArthur | Nov 4, 2018 | Christianity, Nature and Seasons, Spiritual Life

Today many churches celebrate All Saints/All Souls day. While the actual days are November 1 and 2, most of us do not attend church each day of the week, so many of these smaller feast days are transferred to the nearest Sunday. I’m pondering all souls in a rather...

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