Transcending the Blah Blah
“If you can breathe, you can meditate,” Forest resident Larry Inderbitzin says. He shares this piece of wisdom with attendees at the meditation orientation class he leads on campus. There …
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“Galvany to the Stage!”
The Forest boasts quite a roster of remarkable residents from a variety of backgrounds: professors, librarians, homemakers, gardeners, engineers, community volunteers, CEOs, authors, and artists, to name a handful. Resident …
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Hands in the Dirt, Heart with Nature
“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.” — …
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A Dog’s Take on The Forest: 9 Ways to Get the Most Bang for Your Bark
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 …
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Expressing Reality as Felt: A Glimpse Inside Sharron Parker’s Craft
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 …
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Growth Toward the Edge of Uncertainty: Exploring Jane Woodworth’s World of Art
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 …
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