Wake Up Reminder
What would be a big wake-up call for you other than a health scare? Robin Sharma said something that made me really think about life and how we often live it: "Don't go live the same year seventy-five times the…
Threads of a Story
Now that we have rung in the New Year have you anything exciting up your sleeve for 2023? I do! Some weeks before Christmas, I was drawn into one of those scrambled word puzzles where the first four words…
On Being Still
Today is the first day of Epiphany on the religious calendar but truly, a personal epiphany can come at any time if we are quiet and listen. One night leading up to Christmas after darkness had settled, I lit my…
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…
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…
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…
Life’s Little Surprises
“A creative life is an amplified life. It's a bigger life, a happier life, an expanded life, and ... a lot more interesting life.” - Elizabeth Gilbert I set up this little vignette with a beautiful watercolor greeting card sent…