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Continue reading →: Legends and LegaciesIt’s always devastating when we learn that one of our favorite artists has died. We feel the stabbing pain that accompanies the news flash. Artists, actors, singers, and storytellers are interwoven into the soundtrack that accompanies our lives. If indeed we are who we are from the stories that we…
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Continue reading →: Everyday Monet: Book ReviewAs we move into fall, I thought that I might share a book that I will have in my backpack for my journey. Everyday Monet, by Aileen Bordman takes the reader inside Monet’s gardens at Giverny for a personal tour with history, photographs, and recipes to appeal to all…
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Continue reading →: What’s in my Backpack this Fall?Some people do a life assessment at the beginning of the year, but I do mine in September. My birthday is in September and this time of year has always been a” back to school moment in the classroom of life” for me. This year I plan to fill my…
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Continue reading →: The Gifts of Imperfection: Book ReviewBrene Brown is a well-known social scientist who tracks patterns in human behavior and how it affects their lives. In her quest to help people live a whole-hearted life, she guides the reader to find a way to love ourselves for who we are and not who we think that…
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Continue reading →: Defining Your Aesthetic ThresholdIn planning a garden, one of the first things that a gardener must determine is their aesthetic threshold. What is it you want to see when you walk around your yard? Some people strive for perfection with lush green lawns, perfectly trimmed hedges, and strategically placed plants or vegetation. If…
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Continue reading →: What is a Moonflower Moment?Welcome to Moonflower Moments, a time in our lives that is filled with opportunities, adventures, and anxiety about getting older and wondering what the future may bring. If you like to look at statistics, the current lifespan in the United States for men is approximately 74 and 79 for women.…





