My heart breaks—and my stomach lurches—over the hatred so graphically portrayed in the news. Yours, too? Why can’t we all get along? I’ve read articles and blog posts. I’ve watched news coverage. I’ve seen the finger-pointing. But friends, our problems aren’t caused by skin color, religious beliefs, or who’s president. Why can’t we all get along? The answer is right in front of us—and has been for generations; centuries. At the bottom of all the divisiveness, arrogance, bigotry, racism, name-calling, and hatred is a reality that has affected every generation of mankind since the very beginning. ... Keep Reading...
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PARTING WAYS: Goodbye Letter to Wild Rose Farm
My dearest Wild Rose Farm, I don't want to write this goodbye letter—and yet, I do. I must. You have poured so much of yourself into my life that I cannot walk away without pouring my love, gratitude, and treasured memories back into you. You may remember the day we first met. It was November 10, 2011. You were calm, and rustic—and it was love at first sight. 24-hours later, you were on the way to being ours . . . and we've never looked back! For the first several of our years together, you were my place of respite. The one place I could go to return calm to my otherwise overwhelmed and struggling mind and spirit. My everyday world at home was full ... Keep Reading...
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Tablescape Inspired by Anniversary Roses
The first blog post I ever put out in cyberspace was a tablescape, and it was over-the-top "dressy" with lots of *sparkle*. Back in those early days of blogging, tablescapes were an almost-weekly event around here—but that hasn't been the case lately. In fact, I just haven't been very inspired. Until . . . Renaissance Man surprised me with yellow roses for our 30th anniversary. While they still have some "pretty" in them, I'm ready to tablescape—even if it's quick and casual, so ignore the wrinkles! With their festive yellow and white bow, the roses are just the perfect pairing for a vintage tablecloth I've been wanting to share with you. This hand-painted cloth was a ... Keep Reading...
