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
Change is Coming!
“Growth demands a temporary surrender of security.” – Gail Sheehy My first jewelry show was in the small town of Danforth, Maine in the Summer of 2010. The residents were celebrating “Danforth Days, and for $25 dollars I could have a table.
Savor the Sweetness
"There comes a time when autumn asks, "What have you been doing all summer?” unknown Last Tuesday, upon returning back to our northern Maine studio from a show in New Hampshire, we realized that despite the steamy weekend weather, the hummingbirds had gone.
Dancing With A Blue Moon
The moon puts on an elegant show, different every time in shape, colour and nuance. –Arthur Smith Every month, I find that for several days, I’ll be exceptionally creative, more chaotic than usual, and have wild, dreams with tossing and turnings