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Hi, my name is Jes

On this site I share my bottomless passion for good food, big adventures and green spaces. You can learn more about my wellness programming, cooking and gardening classes and Ayurvedic offerings here.

Thoughts On Connecting and My One Year Blogiversary

Thoughts On Connecting and My One Year Blogiversary

Amidst all the hustle and bustle swirling around all over, I am celebrating a special moment in my little microcosm of the universe. Today marks the one year anniversary of my launch of Urban Sacred Garden, and what a year it has been. Through all the ups and downs this website has been my constant.

The best, and most unexpected, gifts I've received as a result of my work here are the meaningful connections I've made with other writers, foodies, photographers and inspired creatives. At the end of this post I've listed people who've inspired me at needed moments even though they often didn't even realize their perfect timing. The universe has a way of bringing us help when we need it most in the form of quiet messengers, easy conversations and pushes into something new and unknown. We only have to look for the signs, trust and follow. Meaningful connections are what life is all about and I've been lucky to meet many amazing people in this process.

My first post on February 24, 2011 for Simple Fruit Pie marked the initiation of a path towards reclaiming my creative roots, love of food and enjoyment of writing. I started with a basic vision and plan and allowed aspects to evolve in their own time. My work here is constantly growing and expanding.As serendipity would have it, when I hit "Publish" this will be my 200th post. I celebrated my 100th post July 9th, 2011. A tremendous note of gratitude to all of the following who've connected and made a difference to me on this new journey. This list is by no means exhaustive, but it is a start. Thanks for helping me make the one year mark.

Tim, Lathon, Mom and Kristi

Joyce at Friends Drift Inn

Mindy at The World in My Kitchen

Pam at Tasty Comforts of North Georgia

Lori at Fake Food Free

Rachel at Coconut & Lime

Celeste at Sugar & Spice by Celeste

Mike at Urban Organic Gardener

Perre at The Runaway Spoon

Beth Owl's Daughter Ze

Bot and Y-Space

Alien at DooF!

Virginia Willis

Chris at Mele Cotte

Rachel at Time for Good Food

Kathy at Healthy Slow Cooking

Elena at Biscuits & Such

Warren at Table for Two

Kim at Cravings of a Lunatic

Mariah at The Realist Mermaid

Catherine at Farmwife at Midlife

Maureen at SeafoodLadyOrlando

No Fail Pie Crust

No Fail Pie Crust

Lemony Waldorf Salad

Lemony Waldorf Salad