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Hands in the Dirt, Heart with Nature

Posted 07/15/2019 in Campus Features, Inside The Forest at Duke, Remarkable Residents, Spotlight

“The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just the body, but the soul.” — …

A Dog’s Take on The Forest: 9 Ways to Get the Most Bang for Your Bark

Posted 07/03/2019 in Extraordinary Stories, Remarkable Residents, Spotlight

Oh, hello, everyone! My name is Cody. I’m a dashing wired hair fox terrier, and I happen to be woman’s best friend. I’ve been living at The Forest at Duke …

Expressing Reality as Felt: A Glimpse Inside Sharron Parker’s Craft

Posted 06/27/2019 in Extraordinary Stories, Remarkable Residents, Spotlight

Card the wool. Layer the wool. Pin it. Press it in hot water. Press it without cloth. Fold and stitch the wool. It’s a beautiful, delicate process. Like a seasoned …

Growth Toward the Edge of Uncertainty: Exploring Jane Woodworth’s World of Art

Posted 06/20/2019 in Extraordinary Stories, Remarkable Residents, Spotlight

Forest resident Jane Woodworth proudly defines her life as a medley of art and travel. She has been drawing and painting since she was a child living in her hometown …

This soon-to-be centenarian and Forest resident smiles for a picture.

Not Just Another Year: Approaching 100 with a Smile

Posted 06/13/2019 in Extraordinary Stories, Remarkable Residents, Spotlight

Forest resident Jack Hughes and his wife, Scott, became residents of The Forest at Duke in April 2010. In their first several years on campus, the couple walked the mile …

On the 75th Anniversary of D-Day, Forest Resident Recalls Life-Changing Experience at Normandy

Posted 06/06/2019 in Extraordinary Stories, Remarkable Residents, Spotlight

“You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of …