• But You Do…..

    I grew up in the radio era. No streaming music. You’d listen to what came on…

  • my favorite

    I don’t mean to play favorites, but here it is.  The day our dryer ceased drying,…

  • A $3.99 Box of Joy and Light and Grace

    The shortest day of the year.  This year has felt different. From October and the National Fair…

  • Monday Jeans

    It has been a Monday–with all of the traits and emotions that are stereotypically attributed to…

  • The Quilting Bee

    My children assure me that Fall is here. They are downright insistent. I hesitate because I…

  • The Dance

    This past weekend I had the privilege of watching so many talented dancers perform on a…

  • Introducing ChefEvelynBirdieDot

    One week ago tonight my life changed forever.  Of course, each moment we live inherently changes…

  • Dusting Off the Memories

    In a few minutes it will no longer be November 16th. Today, like that Wednesday in…

  • tapestry

    from this vantage point in the rare quiet moment between I heard the low rumble of…

  • A Grateful Heart

    Words can be such a comfort and a blessing. They can change a day by being…