there is so much going on these days. my head is overflowing with things to do, creative ideas, plans to come, caring for family, things to organize, and keeping it all in balance. i’m not very good with balance. i often tend to want to put all of my eggs into one or two baskets [...]

i love the change of the seasons, especially the turn of summer to fall. it always feels like the beginning of a new year and fills me with energy and life. it makes me want to create, gather, cook, wander among the colorbursting trees, sit and read, and sip hot drinks. there is a coziness [...]

simple joy-filled moments

(not so small) wonders… our weekend visitor, mr. mantis

the past few days have been a real mix of shiny moments and storm clouds. i’ve felt a bit raw and sensitive to everything…the good stuff and the bad. and there has been plenty of both: a sweet outdoor lunch date just me and [...]

here in my little corner of the world we are chasing summer even though we’ve welcome the arrival of fall. beautiful warm sunny days followed by cool comfortable nights have been a blessing. the basin is still full of life… boaters, summer birds like the beautiful white cranes, and lots of fish and crawly [...]

this weekend i am diving into my creativity full-on. i will be stretching myself in lots of ways. it will mean cracking open and embracing who i am in a way that i haven’t fully experienced yet, connecting with a sacred part of Me and ultimately connecting with so many other like minded women.

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best friends in atlantic city, early 1960’s

fifty-three years ago these three were boys and became the very best of friends. little did they know back then that they would not only forge lifelong friendships, a brotherhood in the truest sense of the word, but that they would create a legacy along the way.
this [...]

fresh zucchini bread baked from veggies from our garden…a little loaf for each of our neighbors

sweet peaches picked fresh from a neighbor’s treeand brought right to our door

homemade quiche creating family time around the table

it has been a very bountiful summer. our home has been overflowing with so much goodness. it feeds [...]

whenever i hear this catchy little tune it always warms my heart. love the fun art, the simple and clever lyrics, and especially the sweet little messege to let yourself shine in your own unique way on the world! perfect for a sunny saturday morning… and you’ll be humming this all day long!
think of [...]