Planting Season
"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.…
Garden Guardians
“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?…
Hoe Happy and Wholesome
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…
A Brighter Day
"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…
Life’s Pitches
“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…
Life’s Wrinkles
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.
Tantalizing the Memory Bank
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…
Infused Creativity
"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…
Touched by Aroma
“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…
A Cup of Serenity
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…