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A Mountain Hearth

Tales of Modern Homesteading and Outdoor Adventure

September 10, 2012

Of Mountains and Women

“The hearts of mountains
and the hearts of women
Are both the same. They beat to
an old rhythm, an old song.
Mountains and women
are made from the sinew of the rock
Mountains and women
are home to the spirits of the earth.
Mountains and women
are created with beauty all around.
Mountains and women
embrace the mystery of life.
Mountains give patience to women.
Women give fullness to mountains.
Celebrate each mountain, each woman.
Sing songs to mountains and women.
Dance for them in your dreams.
The spirit of mountains and of women
Will give courage to our children
Long after we are gone.”
~Nancy Wood

Filed Under: Life, Words to Live by

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  1. Tara says

    September 10, 2012 at 10:32 pm

    Beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing!

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Out here in Oregon, I enjoy the rough-hewn life of a modern homesteader and mountain woman, weaving the outdoors into the fabric of daily life. Whether tending this McKenzie River homestead hearth or a campfire in the backcountry, I find great enjoyment in the work of a sustainable life. Gather around as I share my tales of outdoor adventure, conservation, restoration, land stewardship, wildcrafting, handcrafting, growing food, and keeping chickens. It is my hope to share ideas and inspiration, and strengthen connections with the land and wild places. Read More…

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