April 14, 2024: Romancing The Stones In Real Life
"The rock collection was a story of the wideness of creation, of the marvels that were there for those willing to wonder, to re-immerse themselves in childish awe." Angela Abraham Informal Definition of Rockhound: Noun: rockhound; Plural noun: rockhounds
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
December 24, 2023: Celebrate the Season…Treasure the Memories
The holidays can bring forth a whole gamut of emotions, from excitement and exhilaration, to exhaustion, being overwhelmed and sadness. This time of year has high expectations for us: to find the "right gifts, attend social events, display festive
October 14, 2023: In A Chaotic World, KIndness Can Make A Difference
In current times, the news headlines and social media are filled with disturbing images and negativity. We read about heartbreaking events, are frightened about the vitriolic state of politics in our country, and are devastated to learn about yet another
September 17, 2023: An Unexpected Gift of Quietude
Quietude: a state of calmness, stillness and quiet in a person or place.”it highlights her quietude and wise passivity” Being “quiet and still” is an anomaly for me. Normally I’m a high-energy woman, whose days are usually full of activities; from
July 16, 2023: The Practice of Patience and Perseverance
In modern times, where instant gratification can be achieved with a simple click of a keyboard, the values of patience and perseverance can seem old fashioned and not relevant to our fast paced society. Yet in any endeavor, the
January 1, 2023: The Magic of New Beginnings
Along with the tradition of New Year's parties and champagne toasts, the beginning of a new year comes with a magical combination of anticipation, excitement and reflection, inspiring thoughts of potential new beginnings. Looking back at the previous twelve months,
November 6, 2022: It’s Never Too Late to Follow Your Dream
“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” – C.S. Lewis What does it mean to follow your dream? It means doing something that makes you happy. As children, we believed
June 26, 2022: Living A Creative Life
"The creative life is full of new possibilities, discoveries, exploration, experimentation, self-expression, and invention. It's a habit, a way of being, a style of existing."Scott Barry Kaufman-Scientific American Creativity has been a human characteristic since the beginning of history. One
May 22, 2022: Spring Blossoms for Inspiration
"To one who loves birds, morning always wakes up singing. "Marty Rubin Each day during this blooming season, we venture outdoors to discover what changes have happened over night. After months of cold weather and a challenging winter, it's always inspirational