Peaceful Serenity
“Where the spirit does not work with the hand there is no art.” ~ Leonardo da Vinci I arrived at Barnyard Art Gallery & Studio a little early so I took time to sit quietly and gaze at the peaceful…
Creative Endeavors
"Counsel woven into the fabric of real life is wisdom." ~ Walter Benjamin From all Moxie observed, the old woman seemed to be the epitome of being stitched together right. So it came as a surprise when one day, out of…
Moxies Christmas: Part 2
Author's Backstory: This short story is inspired by Christmases of my childhood. My mother made the yuletide so very special for us four kids. Like many moms, every year she worked to the point of exhaustion to give us the most memorable holiday …
Moxie’s Christmas: Part 1
Part One - An excerpt of a previously unpublished chapter from the manuscript of Sew the Heart. Enjoy! "Let's have a holiday full of Moxie this year, dear. Shall we?" Moxie looked blankly at the old woman who had found her sitting on the park…
No Greater Love
"An unexpected delight. Love, caring and attachment are the themes that make her story poignant and touching." ~ Dawn V Obrecht, M.D. author of Mission Possible and From the Edge of the Cliff Autumn leaves have fallen, and with…
Return of an Angel
"When the roots are deep, there is no reason to fear the wind." Over the past few weeks my twin sister and I have been completely consumed with resolving eldercare issues with our parents. Our brothers too have offered helping hands. Each…
Speakin’ about Believin’
"God would not have put a dream in your heart if he hadn't already given you everything you need to fulfill it." ~ Joel Osteen If you are a doubter, this true tale may just turn you into a believer.…
A Child’s Recollection
One good mother is worth a hundred schoolmasters. ~George Herbert One day the dear old lady who had taken Moxie under her wing as an young adult and given her a place to live, took her to a community playhouse to…
Invested in Family
"Blood makes you related, loyalty makes you family." ~ Unknown Today I'd like to open my heart to say thank you to my sisters-in-laws and brother-in law for their loyalty to the family. They and their children have all stepped…
Echoes of Heart Music
"To dance, put your hand on your heart and listen to the sound of your soul."- Eugene Louis (Luigi) Faccuito The calm after the storm... It's been a whirlwind week! Over the next few days, I'll be attentive to my recollections of…