When It Speaks to You
"Pursue what catches your heart...” ― Roy Bennett A few weeks ago I went to the Holly Fair at the Reisterstown United Methodist Church. I was so smitten by some handcrafted ornaments that I may as well have been looking…
Award Day in My Neighborhood
On November 2nd, I walked into the neighborhood Safeway Store to do a little grocery shopping. When I got to the bakery section, I picked out a loaf of artisanal bread. One of Safeway's bakery employees was busy unloading racks…
Neighborly Soul Work
I'm so impressed with the work churches of all denominations are doing to help feed community. The Maryland Presbyterian Church, the church of my childhood, has started a new program called #Steeple to Stoop. It nourishes in so many ways…
A Vision Stitched
A few weeks ago I had a most wonderful outing with my cousin. She took me downtown into Baltimore City to the American Visionary Arts Museum. There is so much to share but today, I will take you on a…
So Much to Teach Us
'Twant me, 'twas the Lord." I always told him "I trust you. I don't know where to go or what to do, but I expect you to lead me.' and he always did." ~ Harriet Tubman (c. 1870 -1913)…
Invitation to Creativity
Join me in the last post about my visit to Bozeman, Montana. If you missed the previous posts, head on over to AllThingsFulfilling.com and read Valuing the Future and Sharing Art with Children. Now, lets be honest! When was the…
Crafting an Art Filled Life
About ten days ago I went to an Arts & Wine Event at Stepping Stone Museum. Supporting local arts is important to me, so I pay attention to what is on the art calendar for opportunities to get out and…
Other Side of the Fence
Something to Ponder ~~~ Last Sunday I listened to The inspirational message is well-worth listening to. It made me ponder what fences represent metaphorically speaking. Sometimes fences exist only in cooperation with mandates and regulations of the neighborhood. Is…
Creative Assistance
"The most regretful people... felt the call to creative work... and gave to it neither power nor time." ~ Mary Oliver Some weeks ago I was speaking on the phone with someone about writing and how it's difficult to know…
Crafting at the Cornerstone
"Sometimes your heart speaks better through your hands." ~ Unknown Women and men who were at the cornerstone of the family and community back in the days when our country was founded were all crafts persons. Handcrafting was done both…