I'd heard it might be a possibility and didn't think much about it. Then down it came anyway: snow. In early December. In the South. Unexpected beauty for sure...
Read moreSnow in December?
On the way home from lunch.
The Cheer-Filled Tree
It had been a tough 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 are depressed or lonely.
Read moreYour Favorite Thanksgiving Traditions
Our family’s Thanksgiving placecards.
“You know what you need to do this morning, right?” I asked my young daughter as we put the breakfast dishes in the dishwasher.
She nodded. “Make the place cards for lunch…”
Read moreThe Little Things
The older I get, the more I think that little things matter.
I’m a details person. If you’ve been following Glimsen, you know this. I like to zoom in on the details, both in words and in photos…
Read moreUnexpected Beauty at the Food Pantry
Every time I visit the local food pantry, I walk in and out with a lump in my throat. People in my community—people everywhere—are hungry. Little children have empty tummies. Parents wonder ...
Read moreFinding the Colors of Fall
“Here,” I said to my husband, handing him my phone. “Take our picture.” …
Read moreFall Favorites
It’s October, and there’s a buzz in the air. People are talking about sweater weather, pumpkin spice lattes, and football. Every season brings its own beauty with it, and …
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