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We live in a rushed society so to be housebound for days on end has a way of changing our perspective. When crisis forces us to slow down, we begin to notice how the human soul longs for inspiration. There is a healing power in creativity and we need that healing power now more than …
The Scene? Classic! Four millennials and one middle-aged woman lounging on rafts Audrey Hepburn-style. The sign at the opening of the adult pool reads, “Relaxation in Process.” The men bounce babies nearby at the Family Pool as we savor conversations that bob up and down like the crystal waters under our rafts. These women form …
Our home swells with grown children returned home, family gatherings, and a granddaughter who can wipe away your blues with a smile. Easter weekend, I sigh, a time to celebrate our Lord’s resurrection and to enjoy our growing family, with all of the Easter egg hunting, story sharing, and belly laughing.
My heart bursts with joy over the recent marriage of my son, Josiah, to his exquisite fiancé, Monique. A wedding is one of those monumental events that provide an opportunity to exit the rush of living so you can celebrate life. READ THE ENTIRE POST...
The ending of a year is a natural pause point to reflect upon the way one’s lived, loved, and created. This post is my pause point. Although I’ve written and blogged less in 2013 than in previous years, I’ve spent more time with my family and more time developing my art than in previous years. So …
Here are 12 tips for de-stressing Christmas collected from friends, family, and myself who feel like this little Santa holding a “Help Wanted” signHere are 12 tips for de-stressing Christmas collected from friends, family, and myself who feel like this little Santa holding a “Help Wanted” sign. They’re not in any particular order but just …
We toast and laugh and love, and moments together seem timeless, erasing the worries of the day. Hospitality is a gift my family enjoys because of the wonderful women who host or help the hostess. Everyone brings a dish or two or three and often someone brings a little something extra for the person hosting. …
The vintage photo booth was definitely a highlight at a recent family wedding, second only to the stunning bride and handsome groom. READ THE ENTIRE POST...
Sometimes life is about breathing deeply, enjoying the people who make life worth living, like family at my Aunt Nancy's 80th birthday celebration. And at other times, life is about gasping for air and holding your breath for as long as possible, and lately my lungs have strained from the lack of oxygen. You see, …
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