Power of a Planted Seed
A seed neither fears light nor darkness, but uses both to grow.” ` Unknown Today, I am going to share what seems like an inconceivable story of hope and revival. It makes me ponder the importance of never giving up. A…
Go On, Sow On
The things that excite you are not random, they are connected to your purpose. Follow them. ~ Unknown Things are coming around, I can feel it. People are more optimistic about getting the pandemic under control. We owe a debt…
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…
Alive with Joy
Happy Easter, Everyone! I'm feeling joyful. If you believe in the Easter story which goes from crucifixion to resurrection, it gives one hope that our own lives can be revived and renewed even after a very difficult season such as…
Wellness: Pet Grief
"An animals eyes have the power to speak a great language." ~ Martin Buber Losing a pet can be very heartbreaking because they become part of the family. If you have ever been a pet owner, you understand how animals…
Creatures Great and Small
It's spring and all creatures are coming out of hiding after being hunkered down deep this winter. My sister, Jan, has been busy painting in her creative space, in the dark season. We invite you to visit the first collection…
Spring’s Renewal
"There are always flowers for those who want to see them." ~ Henri Matisse This morning I was thinking how hard it is to believe six years have passed since I introduced my award-winning memoir to a group of Girl…
Sowing Next Generation
"Children touch all of our lives. We all have the opportunity to sow seeds into the next generation..." - Victoria Osteen Although I am not a highly accomplished seamstress I can find plenty of projects that match my abilities.…
Blessings from Afar
"Ash Wednesday is full of joy...the source of all sorrow is the illusion that of ourselves we are only anything but dust." - Thomas Merton The pandemic has touched our lives in so many ways. Some months ago I was…