"Sometimes the best families are the ones God builds using unexpected pieces of our hearts.” Melanie Shankle I received a surprise email last week advising I was a finalist in a writing contest. I had forgotten I had submitted. The task for all…
If you want to forget all your other troubles, wear too tight shoes. ~The Houghton Line, November 1965 The other day I studied a painting that depicted what I often think of as a long lost art - custom shoe and…
I'm gladdened by a story New York Times Best Selling author Jon Katz posted on his Bedlam Farm blog this week. The good news item is a demonstration of the generosity of spirit of ordinary Americans. I met Katz some years back…
In today's world it's so easy to give others a hand up. With the aid of social media we can all empower each other. It's an easy concept. I received this "arm candy" made by artisans in Nepal from my mom and…
"What love is to the heart, liberty is to the soul of the man." ~Robert Green Ingersoll Have you ever gotten so captivated by something that in order to be pulled out, someone needs to say "I'll give you a penny for…
Flowers always make people better, happier and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine for the soul. ~ Luther Burbank I love to see creativity in other people. So, today, I share this beautiful expression of flowery fashion. I hope…
"...the planet.... desperately needs more peacemakers, healers, restorers, storytellers ..." ~ David Orr Do you want to have faith in your country restored? For me, a visit to the Library of Congress is as good as the doctor's orders. Stepping into…
"We are each gifted in a unique and important way. It is our privilege and our adventure to discover our own special light. " – Mary Dunbar Personal fulfillment follows when we find what moves us! In order to find…
"Your talent is God's gift to you." ~ Leo Buscaglia It's uplifting to see a young artist with wild ambitions making a name for oneself. A few weeks ago, painter Chula Beauregard was the featured artist at Wild Horse Gallery…
Lately I've been pondering how being involved with youth groups whether church affiliated, 4-H, the Boys & Girls Club, or scouting become fond memories later in life. I suppose these thoughts have been elicited by my few hour breeze through Savannah, Georgia. There…