Blog - Donna Highfill

The Hawk and the Hobo

I’m watching a hawk flying, playing with the wind, moving with no particular purpose, and I wonder when was the last time that I did something with no purpose involved,…

Rocking and Possibly Rolling

My roommate at Wake Forest was a brilliant woman who loved nature. She was a kayak guide in the summers, and went hiking almost every weekend. While I enjoy nature…

Goodnight, Sunset

I was watching a sunset and thought “that is infinitely beautiful” and I took a picture with my phone Then I felt a need to share the photo with others…

Cheering for Imperfection

My elementary school had a football team but no cheerleaders. So, I created a business proposal and went to the Principal’s office with my recommendations. After I shared my idea,…

The Owl Who Led Me Home

I walked through a garden, traumatized by a recent break-up. College was lonely on the weekends since I lacked a car and the funds to go anywhere. I tended to…