In This Present Moment
A week ago or so I took a fiber arts piece to Ferrari Frame and Design. I stitched it two years ago after having attended a workshop at "The Hive," a creative art space at Hereford Library in northern Baltimore…
Strengthens Community
Sunday Noon in the Garden: "Bloom from Within" Decoupage Journal Cover and Photo © Sue Batton Leonard Site Location of Photo: Ladew Topiary Gardens Happy Sunday, Everyone! When I moved to my new place of residence one of the first…
Daily Equilibrium
" Balance is the key to everything. What we do, think, say, eat, feel, they all require awareness and through awareness we can grow." - Koi Fresco What is your definition of a perfect summer day? Having more time to…
In the Heart and Surroundings
"They sowed fields and planted vineyards that yielded a fruitful harvest." Psalm 107:37 I have had a marvelous time on my Sunday afternoon excursions getting familiar with my surroundings. The heart of Harford County, Bel Air, agrees with me very…
Joy: Come Rain or Come Shine
Sometimes joy is hard to find especially when there has been a stay at home order. And its not just extroverts who may feel as if the walls have closed in around them and are feeling the heat.…
Back Burner Stuff
I never had clear thoughts of a career path. So, my liberal arts education lead me to doing anything that I felt was what I had to do responsibly, what I thought I could do or needed to do and…
Awareness Walking
For those who frequent SowtheHeart.com loyally, you are aware how important walking is to me for fitness of spirit and physical health. The other day I took my car for an oil change and tune up. Because of virus restrictions…
The Place of Glory
Many people are missing their regular visits to their favorite coffeehouse with a friend or their weekly lunch date with a business colleague or some other social activity that's always on the calendar. It's been decades since my twin…
On Reaching Potential
I find reading affirmations very useful in my life as a motivator. Some other time I will tell you how little notes of positive reinforcement propelled me to write an award-winning memoir. But today's blog is about the sentiment…
Sweet Nothings
"We never know the worth of water till the well runs dry." - Unknown The cherry blossoms have faded and with one or two more swift breezes any remaining flowers will fall to the ground. I am sorry to…