I got the children off to school this morning and the little ones immediately ran upstairs to play upon returning. I was left in a quiet room with a heart that didn’t feel quiet. I felt drawn outside for an … Continue reading
August 23, 2011
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I got the children off to school this morning and the little ones immediately ran upstairs to play upon returning. I was left in a quiet room with a heart that didn’t feel quiet. I felt drawn outside for an … Continue reading
August 6, 2011
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We picked apricots as a family recently. I’ve never been a fan but the children are enjoying them and I figured I’d better make something with them. Much as I enjoy making pies, I haven’t made many fruit pies and … Continue reading
August 5, 2011
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I am not an apricot lover. I am not a Pyrex collector. But I am in love with how beautiful these apricots are in the one vintage Pyrex piece I own. We picked these apricots, my children and I, from … Continue reading
December 30, 2010
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We have a long standing tradition in my family on December 23rd. For as long as I can remember, it’s the night we sleep under the Christmas tree. You see, my parents always gave us the gift of incredible Christmas … Continue reading
December 2, 2010
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In many ways this is a Thanksgiving post, but I intentionally chose to save it for now. I’ve been thinking about how we pause on Thanksgiving day to take note of the Pilgrims who first settled in what would become … Continue reading
November 25, 2010
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I love vintage Thanksgiving postcards and wanted to share one with you today. It comes with hope that your holiday will be one that nourishes your spirit as well as your body, one that centers your heart in that which … Continue reading
November 24, 2010
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Last night I made a quick trip to my local thrift store looking for something specific. Naturally, I didn’t find it, but I did find this: It was the pattern that made me stop. A picture of golden wheat on … Continue reading
November 10, 2010
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“The only artist who is perfect in all forms of creativity – in technique, in originality, in knowledge of the past and future, in versatility, in having perfect content to express as well as perfect expression of content, in having … Continue reading
November 5, 2010
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As I mentioned, we’re hosting a gathering this weekend to celebrate our daughter’s baptism. It’s a wonderful thing, something we look forward to and which we will remember fondly when it’s all over. I’ve done all my usual things. I’ve … Continue reading
November 3, 2010
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Many years ago I read about something one mother did to celebrate the little victories in the life of her family. She kept a candle on her kitchen table, called a victory candle, and on days when a family member … Continue reading