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Christmas Creating

This. This beautiful piece. Someone I love is very clever, and she created this beautiful wreath all by herself--bow included. (I know--I was VERY impressed.)  She told me about finding the pan on sale a while back and waiting for the right time to make gingerbread in this pan. But the time didn't come. And… Continue reading Christmas Creating

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Joy After the Door is Closed

Today I found unexpected joy in rebirth and re-creating.  Thanks to an event shared on Facebook by a friend, we were able to see a play today. I love plays.  I love live theater. I absolutely adore holiday plays. We attended a revision of "White Christmas," performed by young people in our community. It was… Continue reading Joy After the Door is Closed

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A GW Boutique Tale of Transformation and Appreciation

It had been a while since I'd been to the GW Boutique before my visit last Monday.  A long while.  As in, if I sat down and thought about it, I'd probably find myself in the middle of withdrawals.  I'm not making light of withdrawals, y'all.  It is a serious need I have.  To find… Continue reading A GW Boutique Tale of Transformation and Appreciation

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Parading It on the Front Porch

On my way home from my OutandAbouts today, I took the backroads. It's how I roll. I'd rather take a backroad anywhere than ride on the main roads.  Especially with all this construction of the main highway near our house--I'm afraid it's only going to get worse before it gets better. So I drove through… Continue reading Parading It on the Front Porch