November 24, 2018: Thanksgiving Gifts
When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive - to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love." Marcus Aurelius On Thanksgiving morning, I was awakened by a brilliant light, that shimmered on
November 18, 2018: Giving Thanks
“We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.” -Thorton Wilder Thankful for the beauty found in nature We have a giveaway each month on our social media platforms. While I was
November 11, 2018:The Power of Kindness
These last few weeks have been challenging ones, both personally and in our own country. Personally, its been a rollercoaster of emotions, when our 99-year-old patriarch and dad has struggled with a serious illness. He’s once again rallied and maintains
November 4, 2018: A Curious Wandering
“Leaving what feels secure behind and following the beckoning of our hearts doesn't always end as we expect or hope. We may even fail. But here's the payoff: it can also be amazing and wonderful and immensely satisfying.” ― Steve Goodier This
October 28, 2018: Why Small Towns are a Blessing…..It Does Take A Village
"The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members." – Coretta Scott King This past week has reminded me once again, of the benefits of living in a small town. We returned from northern Maine earlier then
October 21, 2018: Gifts for the Fairies
"We nurture our creativity when we release our inner child. Let it run and roam free. It will take you on a brighter journey." Serina Hartwell
October 14, 2018: Butterfly Wings
"How far that little candle throws his beams! So shines a good deed in a weary world." William Shakespeare "A single sunbeam is enough to drive away many shadows." Francis of Assisi In recent blogs I have written how the overabundance of
October 7, 2018: Unplugged
"Technology is a useful servant but a dangerous master. " Christian Lous Lange Photograph taken October 5, 2018 Danforth, Maine First of all, I want to say, as much as I am a “nature girl”, I love technology. Technology has made so
October 1, 2018: Small Wonders
Life doesn't get any better than this, or any worse, and what we get is just what we're willing to find: small wonders, where they grow.” ― Barbara Kingsolver, Small Wonder This last week was really hectic between getting ready for a
September 23, 2018: Reflections On a Summit
"The summit is what drives us, but the climb itself is what matters." Conrad Anker Last weekend while visiting close friends on the coast of Maine, we went for a hike up Schoodic Mountain. Research about the trail indicated it was