by Atala | Nov 29, 2023 | Holiday Spirit
The last tree of what was once a long colonnade of American Elms stands at the entry to Longwood Gardens, PA. The tree is greatly loved by all and the arborists work hard to keep her alive. But there is no doubt that she is stressed. I always greet her, on my frequent...
by Atala | Sep 26, 2023 | Protection | Angels, Guardians, Warriors
She left this life with true Quaker grace. On a warm sunny autumn Tuesday, our 350 year old white oak gracefully and quietly lay down. Not a great noisy exit – a gentle descent in the only direction that would avoid excessive harm to any other being. This White...
by Atala | Aug 16, 2023 | Love
So many stories of love in the nature realms. So many ways love can be expressed. I’ve collected some of my trove of love stories into a NEW LOVE ROOM in the Encyclopedia of Nature Beings. Stories range from love of parent for child to love of partners even...
by Atala | Jul 5, 2023 | Faery Realm | Elves, Greenmen, Pans
The Protector – the masked elf who oversees my family’s property in North Conway, NH – has long been a partner and inspiration to my brother Chet, the head of our little enclave. Chet died three years ago and on my first visit to the property since...
by Atala | May 23, 2023 | Protection | Angels, Guardians, Warriors
The Birdman is sacred to the Native Americans of many nations. He represents the Upperworld, order and light. Like many Upperworld beings, the Birdman is also a feared warrior who defends right order. The Birdman is a living consciousness whose energy and...
