A Dash of Fresh Air
" See how nature—trees, flowers, grass—grows in silence; see the stars, the moon and the sun, how they move in silence... We need silence to be able to touch souls." -Mother Teresa At the end of February, my parents flew to Europe to explore Dublin and see Bordeaux. I relished being with them and loved having the chance to reach out for a quick squeeze any time I wanted. During our time in Bordeaux, I was reminded of how much I love this city and how moving here has allowed me to create some long-anticipated changes in my life. Like many others who are frustrated with the craziness of the 21st century, I've been craving a quieter life where things are done simply but well. I have this dream of a life where waste is minimized, food and plants surround a home, reading is a daily habit, and meals are something to invest in. I want to live a life that isn’t too rushed to enjoy cooking a feast and savoring it with family and friends. I want to live a li...