Happy Labor Day! Although we don't officially say goodbye to summer until September 23, atmospheric and environmental change is already noticeable. The zitzing of the crickets is different, the sun is not as high in the heaven and the tint…
Summer is not complete without a special road trip story. What a beautiful expression of love this grandson has given his grandmother! A more meaningful way to spend the gift of time together could not have been spent in better…
“You have succeeded in life when all you really want is only what you really need.” —Vernon Howard Have you seen the film about Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus? These two young guys have a very important story to share…
And the fruits will outdo what the flowers have promised. ~Francois de Malherbe A few weeks back I volunteered at Ladew Topiary Gardens for a private event for families. It was…
"To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow." ~ Audrey Hepburn The soil has warmed and except for in the northern-most climates, there will be many people digging in the dirt to plant seeds over the next few weeks.…
“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.