the quintessential summer essential

I learned that patterns are important in sewing—and in life...

It was a memory-making kind of day but not necessarily good ones…

She stood next to me, wearing white leather shoes smaller than my hand. "Here," she said...

In case you’re looking for something new to do…

Have you felt it? That ache, that dream of Christmas that never quite comes true…

“PJs and presents, peppermint and pecan pie…These are a few of our favorite things…”

a sticker that stopped me in my tracks—and why

It’s here! It’s here!

The For Sale by Owner sign caught my eye…

When was the last time you had fun?

“What’s your favorite thing about July 4th?” I asked people this week…

Part 2 of your wonderful-filled moments

This is why we can say …

How long had it been since we had felt that way? 

Have you ever lived in a moment so beautiful you didn’t want it to end?

I have. Here’s one I’ll never forget.

a special surprise

the beauty of poetry and a family vacation

I lingered, putting aside my to-do list

I felt a little sorry for him. But then…