July 2025

By Ashley Johnson I have decided…I’ve given up. The weather forecast is obnoxious, and Mother Nature can’t seem to make up her mind. It’s hot, it’s cool, it’s rainy, it’s dry as a bone for days on end. I water my garden, and then it rains. The Horse and Deer flies are divebombing me relentlessly. […]

“A good rabbit never gives up… Let’s hop to it!” ― Beatrix Potter Walking into a Farmer’s Market (even for an introvert like me), is like watching a fairytale unfold. There’s busy beehive action, color galore, scents that beguile, and sounds that woo with wonder. People hold hands, share stories, make plans, and smile wide. […]

By Ashley Johnson “Walks. The body advances, while the mind flutters around it like a bird.” – Jules Renard As humans, it’s in our nature to constantly be on the move. At least, that’s my excuse when I’m walking at the speed of light, on a mission, to complete my grocery shopping trip in record […]

The 2025 VEHI PATH Summer Challenge starts today! Check out this video of our mythical creature “Moofus” demonstrating all 10 weeks. Here are our thoughts about Sowing Medicinal Seeds: “Those who plant kindness gather love.” – Saint Basil That’s right, there was a Saint Basil who sowed medicinal joy to the underserved. But was the […]