Branching Out
Are you overflowing with gratefulness for food, family and friends who gathered around the Thanksgiving table? I know I am. Isn't it nice to have a holiday where the focus is on the gift of just being together. Our…
About the Mending Business
Last Saturday I attended a baby shower for my niece. It was a joyous occasion and as I told her "I loved seeing her growing excitement and her fading fears." She's had disappointments in trying to conceive but thankfully with…
Victory Each Day
Yes, it is that time of year again - November, the month of Thanksgiving. Rather than the usual emphasis we place on being thankful for food, friends and a roof over our heads lets challenge ourselves to find…
Gifts from Authors and Artists
First things, first! November 3rd at Liriodendron in Bel Air, MD help to Celebrate the Poetic Treatment. Drop into Liriodendron for author Mia Zinn's book of poetry launch and signing from 5 to 8pm. She is a pediatric cancer survivor.…
America’s Harvest of People
At one time the town meetinghouse was what drew people together all for a common cause - to strengthen community. The fabric of our country's foundation was laid out in meetinghouses when the early founders held important discussions of cornerstone values…
Deep Concepts
The concept "in every artist's mind there is a masterpiece" came to light this summer in the sweetest way. I spent two weeks with my 2 1/2 year old granddaughter, and at every meal time she asked me the same…
Have to See to Believe?
This summer I visited a community like no other I have ever been to. I loved every moment of the special outing with my loved ones, including my two and a half year-old granddaughter. The neighborhood, deep in the forest,…
Wheelhouse of Stimulation – Part 2
Today we return to State of Play. It was interesting to observe the children's reaction to the activities set up in various stations. I observed one child spend a good deal of time in the kitchen area, "cooking" on the…
Wheelhouse of Stimulation – Part 1
This "very young-of-mind grandmother" was so excited to arrive at the doors of the" State of Play." The kid-centric space was impeccably organized, bright and all furniture and other room appointments were functional with clean lines. Kids could easily move from…
Wheelhouses of Culture
Nearly every community has it's own cultural landmarks so when I travel, I enjoy seeing places of interest in the region where I am visiting. Included in my creative journey this summer was a visit to the Museum of the…