Respair Basket: Overflowing!
This is a summer to remember! Finally, finally, I met my sixteen month old granddaughter, my first grandchild! My heart was touched in places that I did not even know existed, and at times it felt like it might burst…
America’s Respair Basket
The previous posts on June 24 and June 28th were good segways into today's post where we will be sharing words of a few other bloggers. The first is called The Respair Basket. It's interesting learning from others about what…
Different Perspectives
Skies could not have been more clear for the Family Evening out with Pathfinders for Autism at Ladew Topiary Gardens. Six hundred were invited to picnic, play a few lawn games, listen to a little live night music and tour…
Preserving Crafts Heritage
Hello! Welcome back, glad you returned to our special feature today putting the spotlight on Deer Creek Basketry Guild. I encountered a few of their 80-some members at the Stepping Stone Museum and had a delightful time chatting with them…
Art And Wellness
Have you seen the recent broadcast of the special PBS production of The Arts Interrupted? If you are someone who is fulfilled by the arts or has begun a new journey in coming to understand the value of art for…
Charismatic Characters
“Birds teach a great life lesson. All you have to do is listen to their song.” ~ Unknown I've always had a bit of an impulsive streak in me, and about a month ago it couldn't be contained. I've been…
Creative Blessings
Where the spirit does not work with the hand there is no art. — Leonardo da Vinci Over Mother's Day Weekend there was a wonderful Flower Sale at the United Methodist Church I attend in town. I made a purchase…
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…
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…