Perfect Panacea
Miss Sweet Spring has just arrived, yet ten days ago her relative, grumpy Old Man Winter teased us once more by throwing down more white stuff on top of his icy disposition. I don't know about you but, I hope…
Things We Fall For
Three years ago on this day my mom left the earth to go experience heavenly pleasures. Two of her great granddaughters now bear her name. She'd be so pleased. My granddaughter, Charlotte Helen was born a year after my mom…
2022: Creative Magnets
The following post is written to give readers a little insight into Sue Leonard's newly released publication Heart of Community. One day, as Moxie was discussing with Matt, her old friend from years ago whom she had rekindled a friendship…
When It Speaks to You
"Pursue what catches your heart...” ― Roy Bennett A few weeks ago I went to the Holly Fair at the Reisterstown United Methodist Church. I was so smitten by some handcrafted ornaments that I may as well have been looking…
Sleep of the Saints
"Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset." -Saint Francis de Sales. Perhaps St. Francis de Sales knew the key…
Personal Fulfillment
"...trusting God to move you, to inspire you.." ~ Ernie Duncan It comes as no surprise that I have been seeing a string of articles about personal fulfillment lately. I've been writing about subjects such as creativity, art, faith and…
Life’s Puzzlers
For a while there I was worried about myself. In fact I even emailed my twin sister about my conundrum. Her response was "give it up and throw it in the trash." Here is what it was all about:…
2021: Clocking In
What a lovely thought! Let's believe it. I've been pondering healing and beauty. Do we want to fundamentally go back to life the way it was before the pandemic? In truth, the world climate wasn't all that pretty. I hope…
Adjusting for the Next Season
So, have you put away your lightweight wear and filled your dresser drawers with heavier? I have. I like the seasonal changes in clothes. In digging out my closet I found my collection of CDs which I'd given up for…
Art’s Interweaving
"The Arts are a universal language, understandable to other nations. The challenge is yours, make the most of it." - Melita Rodeck, AIA A few weeks ago I went to one of my favorite local places, Liriodendron Mansion to see…