Have you ever picked up a book and were somehow changed by the time you got to the end? I have. Here's one that was pivotal in opening my eyes to beauty...
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Record snowfalls. That’s what a lot of areas of our country have been experiencing. Inches and inches. As someone who doesn’t like to be cold, my heart goes out to them...
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You may have gathered from my blog post last week that winter is not my favorite season. I don’t like to be cold, and I’m grateful that I live in the South where our winters are mild. Although I love to see snow, as in the gorgeous picture above, we don’t get much of it where I live.
Even though I don’t like cold weather, I do appreciate the season of winter. Here are a few reasons why winter is a good thing...
Read morePlanning for Beauty
A waterfall that's only five miles from our house. My daughter and I made time to see it last week.
Like most people, I spent some time these past few weeks thinking through and setting goals. I’ve got one goal for each of the five most important priorities/categories in my life, including Glimsen. I’m looking forward to sharing more glimpses of beauty with more people this year.
As you think through your own priorities and make your plans for this year, don’t forget about beauty...
Read moreHoliday Gifts of Creativity
Are you looking for last-minute holiday gift ideas? Maybe you want to create something special but need a little inspiration. Here are a few ideas to fire up your creativity for gift-giving now and at any time of year.
Read moreWhen the Holidays are Hard
The holiday season can be a painful time. This year, I know several people who have lost loved ones, whose lives have been turned upside down, who are in physical pain, or depressed or lonely.
This year, our family will be missing two special people at our table at Christmas...
Read moreThe Arts of Christmas
The devotion of a young maid, the courage of her groom-to-be, the birth of the precious little One, in a manger of all places. It’s a story that’s both well worn and brand new with every telling...
Read moreThe Sounds of Christmas
When I think about the beauty of Christmas, one of the first things that comes to mind is the music.
I still remember every word and note of the Christmas album my parents played every year once the tree was up and decorated. As an adult, I was thrilled to find an old recording of the album...
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