Living creatively.
I had to get away from the computer for awhile. I was tired, but feeling the need to make something. For a long time I have been thinking about making a bag, a tote, or a purse of some sort. I have this struggle with purses, they are either too big or too small, too…
“If you have abandoned one faith, do not abandon all faith. There is always an alternative to the faith we lose. Or could it be the same thing under another mask?” Grahm Greene, 1904-1991 English novelist
I’ve been thinking about gratitude lately and what it means. It doesn’t mean much to say, “Thank you for this gift” and then turn around and trash it, does it? Sometimes I think I don’t live gratefully enough. Living gratefully would mean taking care of everything and everyone very well all the time – out…
What does Autumn mean to you? Is it cool crisp air, warm colors or back to school? Maybe you live in a warm climate like I used to and September is not much different from August. Are you looking forward to Halloween? Maybe you live somewhere where Halloween is not celebrated, or perhaps it’s Spring…
I’m interested in this new fashion of wearing feather’s in the hair, but it’s not really new is it? I used to wear feathers in my hair when I was a teenager back in the early 70’s (I’m dating myself, aren’t I?) But we used to just braid them in. Now they’re on chains with…
Gorgeous, she looks like she has confidence! Go to: Photo of the Day: African Woman.
Hey, that’s right Maxabella, we do need confidence, but not the superficial arrogant type. Where does confidence come from? I believe it begins by being nurtured in love in the security of a happy home, while also being sufficiently challenged to keep growing toward your fullest potential. Maxabella loves…: Postie delivery: Living confidently…
“I define love thus: the will to extend oneself for the purpose of nurturing one’s own or another’s spiritual growth.” M. Scott Peck, b. 1936 American psychiatrist and writer.
Love in place of hatred is the only answer. Teach your children well. Although the memory of this day will always be sad, to honor those who died let us each find a way to bring peace & understanding in our world and make a better future for our children.
A month or so ago I stumbled upon this incredibly creative fabric artist. We have 2 things in common – a love of fabric and origami. She has beautifully accomplished what I have been attempting to do, combine the 2 crafts into one. So I invited her to send me photos & her thoughts so…
“You have to accept whatever comes along and the only important thing is that you meet it with the best you have to give.” Eleanor Roosevelt, 1884-1962 First Lady of the USA, and UN Delegate
I finally learned how to make a button. It was so easy once I figured it out. Why did it take so long? I was busy building another site. Check it out. If you want my button it’s on: http://hearttoheartathome.blogspot.com/ If you need a button for your own site I’d be happy to make one for…
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