An Extroverted Turtle
"Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom." Aristotle Growing up, I was a painfully shy, classic introvert, who fit the stereotypical description of one who was in social situations, extremely reserved. Described by family and teachers as a “dreamer”, I preferred
A Special Place
"When you leave a beautiful place, you carry it with you wherever you go." Alexandra Stoddard "When the uniqueness of a place sings to us like a melody, then we will know, at last, what it means to be at home." Paul Gruchow Do
Through The Eyes Of A Child
In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks. John Muir For many years, I was an elementary school teacher. One of my greatest joys was the time each week, when we would venture out into the woods surrounding
What’s In A Name?
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller "None of us, including me, ever do great things. But we can all do small things, with great love, and together we can do something wonderful."
A Nonny’s Joy
Children are the rainbow of life. Grandchildren are the pot of gold. ― Irish Blessing https://dev.dreamscapejewelry.com/index.php/jewelry/bojangles/nonny-s-joy For the past four years, Mother’s Day has found us at our first outdoor show of the season, where we arrive at an early hour and after
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 New Hampshire is finally blooming in May and
Sailing Ships
https://dev.dreamscapejewelry.com/index.php/jewelry/bojangles/sail-on-silver-girl “A ship is safe in a harbor. But that’s not what ships are for.” William
Out of Chaos…… Comes Creation
“Creativity is thinking up new things. Innovation is doing new things.” — Theodore Levitt I always have had the best intention of keeping my work space clean and orderly. You would think knowing how frustrating it is to not be able to
The Art of Opening Doors
noun: art; plural noun: arts; plural noun: the arts 1. the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to
A Teacher’s Gift
"It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge." Albert Einstein During our lives, if we are fortunate, we encounter teachers who open the doors to new pathways of inspiration, knowledge and understanding. Our