Passing it On
I don't think there was ever any question in my mind or the minds of my siblings that my parents weren't believing people. As young children and adolescents we were taken to Sunday School and church at Maryland Presbyterian where…
Respair Basket: Overflowing!
This is a summer to remember! Finally, finally, I met my sixteen month old granddaughter, my first grandchild! My heart was touched in places that I did not even know existed, and at times it felt like it might burst…
America’s Respair Basket
The previous posts on June 24 and June 28th were good segways into today's post where we will be sharing words of a few other bloggers. The first is called The Respair Basket. It's interesting learning from others about what…
The Well-Fed Heart
I arrived at the Bel Air Farmers Market at 7:30 am a few weeks ago. It's the first time I have been since I moved to this community. There were already people who had done their shopping and were on…
Different Perspectives
Skies could not have been more clear for the Family Evening out with Pathfinders for Autism at Ladew Topiary Gardens. Six hundred were invited to picnic, play a few lawn games, listen to a little live night music and tour…
Preserving Crafts Heritage
Hello! Welcome back, glad you returned to our special feature today putting the spotlight on Deer Creek Basketry Guild. I encountered a few of their 80-some members at the Stepping Stone Museum and had a delightful time chatting with them…
Crafting an Art Filled Life
About ten days ago I went to an Arts & Wine Event at Stepping Stone Museum. Supporting local arts is important to me, so I pay attention to what is on the art calendar for opportunities to get out and…
Other Side of the Fence
Something to Ponder ~~~ Last Sunday I listened to The inspirational message is well-worth listening to. It made me ponder what fences represent metaphorically speaking. Sometimes fences exist only in cooperation with mandates and regulations of the neighborhood. Is…
Valuing the Downtime
I recently came upon a new word that I rather like! I saw it on the website of a spiritual center I've enjoyed getting acquainted with. The word may speak to every one of us in it's unique way. Does…
Art And Wellness
Have you seen the recent broadcast of the special PBS production of The Arts Interrupted? If you are someone who is fulfilled by the arts or has begun a new journey in coming to understand the value of art for…