It’s the first week of Advent and one that brings HOPE. This year has been so challenging. It has been chaotic and unsettling. It has been a time of separation and anxiety. It has tested our faith and our patience. It has also been a Continue reading →
Thankfulness. Gratitude. These are two words that make the world so much better. Today I am thankful for healthcare workers and all of our essential personnel that are working to keep things running during this pandemic. I am thankful for family and friends who love Continue reading →
Happy Thanksgiving to one and all. Thanksgiving 2020 is one we will not soon forget. A pandemic changes things dramatically but I am choosing to focus on the positives instead of the negatives this season as I shared in Monday’s post. If you remember back Continue reading →
The theme of 2020 is definitely a theme of not gathering together. It is heartbreaking, isn’t it? This year instead of going to a beach someplace and renting a house to share with our sons and their wives for Thanksgiving we are staying home. Erin Continue reading →
I always have to share my turkey teapot during Thanksgiving week. He makes me smile and even though he doesn’t pour really well out of his tiny spout he has a place on my table this week. I recently placed an order with my favorite Continue reading →
Dear 2020… If you could write a letter to 2020 what would it say? Our local library in Transylvania County is doing a great little project. The Community Postcard Project is a unique way to help document the year 2020. The idea is very simple. Continue reading →
Advent is almost here and I have seen a lot of great ideas of how to prepare for this season of expectancy. I decided to repost this post that I initially shared the past couple of years.. It has been a really great practice for Continue reading →
A great way to give back is by packing a shoebox for Operation Christmas Child. I have written about this event several times in the past and have supported this project for many years. The boys and I used to pack shoeboxes years ago and Continue reading →
What can make a difference in someone’s life? YOU can. My readers know that I am the Queen for supporting anything that reaches out and helps others. My friends and I just completed another successful Pack the Pavilion Food and Toy Drive for local charities Continue reading →
It’s time for one of my favorite fall teapots. This one is adorable, don’t you think? I have shared this teapot with my readers every year since I bought it and I love it. It is a very small one and I use it more Continue reading →
