I read an article one time that noted that one reason England’s landscape is so picturesque is because it’s been cultivated for nearly a thousand years. The article pointed out the difference between wild, natural beauty and cultivated beauty. I’m headed to visit the Biltmore and the Blue Ridge Parkway this weekend and that article’s […]

We’ve passed the solstice, so you can really say it’s summer now. Unless you’re in the Southern Hemisphere, then…welcome to winter. Whatever season you’re in, here’s a few pieces of encouragement for you.  Around the Web Turn Around the “Worst Day Ever” A bad attitude was a big no-no when I was growing up. This […]

My nephew and niece had their last day of school today. Whether you’ve been done for a while now, or you’re just motoring through the summer, there issomething about this time of year that reminds us to slow down a little bit and stop to smell the roses. I hope you can take some time to […]

Summer and winter–that’s what we’ve got in this one. I know we’ve entered the month that holds the official first day of summer, but I couldn’t resist sharing a video about making a winter cloak. Turn up the AC and enjoy!< Around the Web Take Five Minutes for Mom this Summer Summertime is a delight, […]