Slosh. Squish. Splash.
Drip, drip, drip.
That’s the soundtrack of daily life around here lately…
Read moreBeauty in the Rain
The biggest hosta I’ve ever seen. It was as big as a table.
Unexpected Beauty This Month
When I pay attention, I am often surprised by unexpected beauty in the winter…
Read moreCapturing Unexpected Beauty
Sunrise over an old cattle corral. Photo credit: Kareen King
Every week I look for glimpses of beauty—in nature, the arts, and the unexpected—and because I'm intentional, I usually find it. It’s a mindset that can be cultivated simply by paying attention and being aware of it around you…
Read moreA Cup of Warmth
the power of a hot cup of something…
Read moreDaisy's House
Serenbe Inn restaurant
We called her Daisy. It was not her real name but her given name—given to her by my big sister when she was little. Daisy didn’t seem to mind, though, because she was our grandmother and we were her granddaughters. Daisy's house was a magical place...
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Hello 2020!
This is a stock photo, and I chose it because it’s filled with some of my favorite things: purple and green, flowers, a piece of yummy bread or cake, a rough-hewn table, a pen and marker, and a laptop. I don’t use a Mood Tracker, but if I did, I would get this one because I love how it looks. Photo credit: Estée Janssens on Unsplash.
Goals and planners and calendars, oh my! ‘Tis the season to set goals and make plans. I have to admit…
Read moreWhen the Holidays are Hard
I’ve been there.
Read moreThe Gift
My latest post for Art and the Kingdom. Food for thought at Thanksgiving.
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