“Talent is like a flower, you have to fully tend to it if you want something beautiful.” ~ Marinela Reka We are all uniquely created. Using your natural abilities and tendencies what role would you most enjoy while tending a garden?…
Every child is born a naturalist. His eyes are, by nature, open to the glories of the stars, the beauty of the flowers, and the mystery of life. - Unknown So, you next generation parents are hoping to get your…
"Let light shine out of darkness." ~ Anonymous March will forever be a difficult month for our family. A year ago in March we lost both parents within 23 days of one another. They both relocated to Heaven. A few…
“The more you own things, the more they own you.” – Unknown When we moved from New England to Colorado about ten years ago I went through the process of cleaning out the house we lived in for about 23…
The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing. ~~John Powell This morning I'd like to share this story with a very powerful, yet beautiful message.
You can kiss your family and friends good-bye and put miles between you, but at the same time you carry them with you in your heart.... because you do not just live in a world but a world lives in…
"Life is trying things to see if they work." ~Ray Bradbury I've tasted a fair share of pure maple syrup in my lifetime having lived in Vermont for decades, where a good deal of the product is produced. When I…
“Nos·tal·gia (n): A feeling that lingers long after the taste is gone.” Jenim Dibie, The Calligraphy of God Have you ever experienced a flashback to your younger years all from a scent that strikes your schnozola? My memoir writing began when I smelled…
How often do you take a serenity break? The Brits get it right. Respectable English gents and ladies take time out of each day to sit quietly and fortify their spirits with a cup of tea accompanied by a savory…
"Baking is love made visible." I've got all the trappings of the season right on my spice rack! Cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger! These three spices are for me like the trinity. And then add vanilla - a scent of pure…