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Picture of Angie holding bundles of lavenderWelcome to the musings of Angie Windheim (that's me!). A garden-obsessed writer, artist, and mid-century mama to three 20-somethings. The nest may be empty, but the mothering journey continues. Here you'll find my stories about sowing seeds for life's second half, staying curious, and growing old gratefully.  Make sure you don't miss a post - subscribe here

Time to Fly for Kindness Roots

The virtual confetti is floating in the air above, and I have just a few butterflies fluttering in my belly. For many months I have been quietly creating art, preparing a website, and putting all the pieces together to launch a new adventure called Kindness Roots. Today, I am letting it fly! Kindness Roots is an art-filled...

Winter in Oregon’s Birdland

February finally brought the freeze to my Willamette Valley home in Oregon. Most of us would rather travel to enjoy the snow on Mt. Hood with skis or snowboards rather than pick up the pieces of broken trees and power lines in our neighborhoods. Still, it is pretty amazing experience to hear the silence and...