December 9, 2018: The Heart of Family Traditions
“The heart of every family tradition is a meaningful experience” unknown I have been collecting Christmas memorabilia and decorations since I was in college, and over the years have amassed quite a collection. Stored in numerous totes , we haul them
December 3, 2018: Finding Gifts In This Holiday Season
“It's not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.” ― Mother Theresa The holiday season can be a joyful time, filled with treasured times with family and friends, and traditions that bring back poignant memories of past
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