May 19, 2019: Simple Gifts
When we recall the past, we usually find that it is the simplest things – not the great occasions – that in retrospect give off the greatest glow of happiness. – Bob Hope After weeks of cloudy, cool days, yesterday we
May 12, 2019: A Mother’s Legacy of Lessons and Love
In honor of Mother’s Day 2019, my inspiration was to write about the mothers I've been blessed to have had in my life. These mothers have come at various times and in the different forms of family and friends
May 5, 2019: A Community of Creative Spirits
The challenge of life is to get up, dust off, and keep going – for the love of the work, for the love of life and all the gifts we have been given. (Carolyn McDade) This weekend, we hosted and participated
April 28, 2019: Decluttering: The Fine Art of Letting Go and Holding On
“All the art of living lies in a fine mingling of letting go and holding on.”-– Havelock Ellis We made a commitment in January, to begin the process of decluttering and organizing our household. When we sold the home we had
April 20, 2019: A Simple Step to Save our World
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead In 1969 at the midst of the anti-war movement, leaded gas, smoke filled air in industrial
April 14, 2019: Searching for Signs of Spring
"Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them." --Marcus Aurelius Spring, this year in New England, has taken her time in making her appearance. The signs of her approach have been subtle, camouflaged by
April 7, 2019: Travelers on a Journey
“Everyone you meet is a part of your journey, but not all of them are meant to stay in your life. Some people are just passing through to bring you gifts; either they're blessings or lessons.” ― Roy T. Bennett, The
March 31, 2019: On The Road Again
"Here we go, on the road again Like a band of Gypsies we go down the highway We're the best of friends Insisting that the world keep turnin' our way." Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson Ready to rock and roll! Our van is "chock full"
March 24, 2019: Return of the Blackbird
"The beautiful spring came; and when Nature resumes her loveliness, the human soul is apt to revive also." Harriet Ann Jacobs When one reflects on signs of Spring, there’s a potpourri of signs and memories that bring joy to our winter
March 17, 2019: Searching for Four-Leaf Clovers
"Do your little bit of good where you are; it's those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world." Desmond Tutu Did you know that the odds of finding a four-leaf clover in a typical patch is about one