December 31, 2023: The Grace of Gratitude
The ending of a year and beginning of a new one is a time for reflection and setting intentions. Reflecting on the past, helps us to acknowledge what went well in our life and helps to plan new
November 30, 2023: Gratitude-A Gift that Keeps on Giving
Thanksgiving is the holiday in which tradition has us gathering together, in a celebration to express our gratitude for all good things that have happened in the previous year. But did you know that research has shown that expressing
November 21, 2021: Gratitude Isn’t Just A Thanksgiving Tradition
Definition of Gratitude: : a feeling of appreciation or thanks “Gratitude turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos into order, confusion into clarity
October 17, 2021: Celebrating the Little Things
Perfect happiness is a beautiful sunset, the giggle of a grandchild, the first snowfall. It's the little things that make happy moments, not the grand events. Joy comes in sips, not gulps. Sharon Draper The beauty of Autumn in New England
September 27, 2020: Seeds of Thought
This past week reminded us once again, of the powerful role one can play in the lives of others. We said a final goodbye to our dad, Alfred John Binder, surrounded at home, with love by his family. He
January 5, 2020: A Precious Life
Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life ? -Mary Oliver January 1st, 2020 turned the page not only to a new year, but a new decade, inspiring thoughts about the kind of
November 24, 2019-Thankful for A Village
“I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought, and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.” —Gilbert K. Chesterton This weekend our home was transformed into a venue for our 6th Annual Artisan’s Holiday Open House. The house
July 15, 2019: A Note of Gratitude
"Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it." -William Arthur Ward We've just finished another two-day show in Alton Bay, New Hampshire. The weather was perfect, with blue skies and a slight breeze. We
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
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