Hello friends! It's been awhile since we've met here and I'm so thrilled to be back! Between wrapping up the end of the school year for my kids through distance learning (if I never have to do Algebra again it will be too soon!) and all of the other craziness happening in our world right now, I've honestly just felt the need to hunker down and spend time processing, praying and being a bit more quiet than usual. But, the other day, I found myself itching to rearrange the shelves flanking our ... continue reading...
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It Reminds Me of Home
The other day, my in-laws gave me bearded iris clippings from their garden. I wish I could properly put into words the feelings that flood my soul when I smell them. The best way I can describe it is that breathing in their aroma reminds me of 'home'. ... continue reading...
Liquid Cheese and a Giveaway!
****THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED**** "Guess what, Mom? Nonna bought me some liquid cheese!" My then 12 year old was returning with his little sister from an overnight stay at my parent's house and he was bursting with excitement (and probably cheese too) over this milestone moment in his young life. For years he had been begging me to let him try 'spray cheese in a can' but, of course, it was his grandmother, the woman who made us eat liver and onions when we were growing up and would only ... continue reading...
My Mama Always Said
When I was in college I would frequently call home and pour my heart out to my mom, sharing with her all that was happening in my life in that completely unfiltered way that you can talk with the person who potty trained you. These phone calls usually took place at night and my mom would patiently listen as I vented frustrations about professors, roommates, boyfriends and the food in the cafeteria. And, inevitably, they would end with my mom saying, “Everything seems worse when you’re tired. Try ... continue reading...
A Dash of Joy!
Hello dear friends! How are you? Life is sure different since we were last here together. In fact, it's different today than it was even just a few days ago! I wanted to touch base and see how you are all managing with this new way of life and to bring you just a little dash of joy. Last week (that feels like a lifetime ago!), I stopped by Trader Joe's and picked up a sweet, little maidenhair fern. The green was so bright and it just seemed to pop off the shelves and into my cart. I took it ... continue reading...
