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05/05/2026

Heirloom Gardens: A Mother’s Day Reflection

©Jane A. Simington PhD.
May 2026

Every Spring, as the earth softens and the first shoots push their way toward the light, I am reminded that a garden is never just a garden. It is a story — one written slowly, season by season, through the hands of those who tend it. In my family, that story began long before my daughters or even I ever pressed our palms into the soil. It began with my mother.
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In every new planting, I see my daughters. Every Spring, as the earth softens and the first shoots push their way toward the light, I am reminded that a garden is never just a garden. It is a story — one written slowly, season by season, through the hands of those who tend it. In my family, that s...

05/01/2026

Heirloom Gardens: A Mother’s Day Reflection
©Jane A. Simington PhD.
May 2026

Every Spring, as the earth softens and the first shoots push their way toward the light, I am reminded that a garden is never just a garden. It is a story — one written slowly, season by season, through the hands of those who tend it. In my family, that story began long before my daughters or even I ever pressed our palms into the soil. It began with my mother.

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In every new planting, I see my daughters. Every Spring, as the earth softens and the first shoots push their way toward the light, I am reminded that a garden is never just a garden. It is a story — one written slowly, season by season, through the hands of those who tend it. In my family, that s...

03/24/2026

Easter Memories: Easter Hope
When Stories of Yesterday Meet the Dawn of Today

© Jane A. Simington, PhD. April 2026

Easter has long been a season of deep reflection for me — a time when the promise of renewal touches both memory and spirit. While Christians around the world celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, this sacred Season also carries echoes of ancient rites of spring: symbols of fertility, new life, and hope gently blooming after Winter’s long stillness.
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Easter has long been a season of deep reflection for me — a time when the promise of renewal touches both memory and spirit. While Christians around the world celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, this sacred Season also carries echoes of ancient rites of spring: symbols of fertility, new li...

03/04/2026

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03/01/2026

When Coats Come Off and New Life Begins
© Dr. Jane A. Simington PhD.

March arrives with a kind of quiet bravery. The earth, still held in places by snow and ice, begins to loosen. Here and there, patches melt away, and hints of life push upward, testing the air. I’ve always loved this time of year; perhaps because it calls to something inside me — the part that knows what it feels like to break through old coverings and reach for light.

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02/03/2026

02/02/2026

Fire, Beginnings, and the Unstoppable Power of Love
© Dr. Jane A. Simington PhD.
February 2026
February brings a crossroads of energy: the warmth of Valentine’s Day, the bold start of a global One Year in Numerology, and the fiery spirit of the Chinese Zodiac’s Fire Horse. Together, they invite us to move forward with courage, clarity, and love.
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February brings a crossroads of energy: the warmth of Valentine’s Day, the bold start of a global One Year in Numerology, and the fiery spirit of the Chinese Zodiac’s Fire Horse. Together, they invite us to move forward with courage, clarity, and love.

01/22/2026

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01/13/2026

Welcoming 2026: Igniting the Fire Within
©Jane A. Simington PhD.
January 2026

As we step into 2026, we do so beneath the influence of the Fire Horse in the Chinese Zodiac—a powerful combination of momentum, courage, and elemental vitality. The Horse has long been a symbol of freedom, movement, and personal power. It carries us forward, urging us to claim our independence and trust the strength of our own spirit. When paired with the element of fire, that energy intensifies, passion awakens, motivation accelerates, and the call to live more authentically grows harder to ignore.
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As we step into 2026, we do so beneath the influence of the Fire Horse in the Chinese Zodiac—a powerful combination of momentum, courage, and elemental vitality.

12/08/2025

Light Returns: A Christmas and Solstice Reflection
Jane A. Simington PhD.
December 2025
As Winter deepens and the longest night approaches, the Winter Solstice marks a quiet miracle—the turning of the earth toward light. For centuries, this moment has symbolized hope: even in the darkest season as light begins its slow return. Ancient celebrations honored this promise with fires and feasts; affirming that darkness would not prevail. It was a time of hope, renewal, and trust in the rhythms of creation. When Christianity spread across Europe, celebrations of Christmas, to honor the birth of Christ, came to rest near this cosmic threshold. How fitting that the Light of the World entered human history as the earth itself began its journey back toward brightness.
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As Winter deepens and the longest night approaches, the Winter Solstice marks a quiet miracle—the turning of the earth toward light.

12/01/2025

St. Nicholas Day – A Celebration of Generosity and Grace
Jane A. Simington PhD.
December 2025

December 6 marks the Feast of St. Nicholas of Myra, a beloved saint known for his compassion and quiet acts of unconditional love. Though his Feast falls during Advent—a season of reflection and preparation—many families have long honored his legacy with joyful traditions. In my childhood home, St. Nicholas Day was more than a date on the calendar; it was woven into the fabric of our family’s faith and culture. While the Feast Day itself was December 6, we celebrated on its eve—which happened to be my birthday. As a child, I felt a deep sense of privilege, imagining that the festivities somehow honored me too. Each year as December arrived, I waited with eager anticipation for the gift I knew would come from my Godmother: a furry white m**f with a braided rope one year, fur-trimmed winter boots another, and a soft pink lamb that stayed by my bedside well into adulthood. These tokens were more than presents; they were tangible signs of love and grace. As I look back on those childhood celebrations, I see more than gifts—I see lessons in love, faith, and the beauty of giving.
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December 6 marks the Feast of St. Nicholas of Myra, a beloved saint known for his compassion and quiet acts of unconditional love.