December 16, 2018: The Gift of Giving
“For it is in giving that we receive.” — Francis of Assisi; I have always loved the holiday season from the music and festive decorations, to the gatherings and…
Belknap
“Walk away quietly in any direction and taste the freedom of the mountaineer.” ― John Muir Outside our window here in New Hampshire, we watch each day in awe as the…
Sunburst
"How glorious a greeting the sun gives the mountains!"John Muir Witnessing the marvel of the sun rising up over the mountains is a rare gift indeed, reminding us of…
Look To The Mountains
"Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul. " John Muir John Muir's writings…
December 9, 2018: The Heart of Family Traditions
“The heart of every family tradition is a meaningful experience” unknown I have been collecting Christmas memorabilia and decorations since I was in college, and over the years have amassed…
Dandelion Fluff Earrings
"Some see a weed, I choose to see wishes"=anonymous The childlike joy of blowing dandelion seedlings or fluff to send out wishes on the breeze, can travel with you…
December 3, 2018: Finding Gifts In This Holiday Season
“It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.” ― Mother Theresa The holiday season can be a joyful time, filled with treasured times with…
On A Winter’s Day….
"It is the life of the crystal, the architect of the flake, the fire of the frost, the soul of the sunbeam. This crisp winter air is full of it.…
November 24, 2018: Thanksgiving Gifts
When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive – to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.” Marcus Aurelius On Thanksgiving…
Dancing Snowdrops
"Silently, like thoughts that come and go, the snowflakes fall, each one a gem." William Hamilton Gibson The exquisite beauty of winter is something to celebrate. Unlike delicate snowflakes that…