Have you ever noticed that the color blue doesn't shout to make its presence known? It isn't loud ike fire-engine red or sunflower yellow. It is quiet, reverent, and all-consuming at the same time. It says, 'sit with me for a while, I'll soothe your tired mind, aching heart, troubled soul'. The color blue quietly …
2025 – The Good, the Bad, & the Indecisive
January At the end of January, I announced via the blog that we had sold the house we inherited from Malcolm's mom. It was quite surprising as we had just moved in and were approached by a neighbor who wanted to upgrade from her townhouse. We settled on a price, solicited the required professionals to …
Love Language or Obsession?
There was a time when I lived under the influence of Martha Stewart and Alexandra Stoddard. They were my patron saints of refinement, my gurus of gracious living. They taught me a great deal about life and beauty, and I absorbed their instruction with zeal. Dinner parties were orchestrated symphonies, complete with fresh flower centerpieces, …
November Recap – giving thanks
Life may not be entirely by design these days, but I am grateful for the cornerstones that ignite a joyful attitude in my soul - faith, family, friends, and interests. This past month was filled with reminders of all that goodness. November Recap I wrote three blog posts this month. That's a lot for me, …
A Spirited Week on the Bourbon Trail
Over the years, Malcolm and I have discovered a few destinations that find their way into our hearts. Louisville, Kentucky, is one of those. We go for the famous Bourbon Trail, but there is more to this region than bourbon. People who live and work here seem happy, unhurried, and genuinely kind. They say 'yes …
Picture Retirement 