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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Not Just Another Year: Approaching 100 with a Smile
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 …
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On the 75th Anniversary of D-Day, Forest Resident Recalls Life-Changing Experience at Normandy
“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 …
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