Pearls and Penmanship

I inhaled deeply as I stepped out my front door this morning. The smell of spring greeted me like an old friend embracing me with fresh enthusiasm. I know people partial to weather's extremes -- the fiery heat or frozen chill, but I feel this magnetism towards the transitional seasons. There is magic in watching the seasons change in accordance with the Lord's...

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Often as the winter days lengthen and the snow begins to melt, I find myself dreaming of picnics to prepare, flowers to pick, stars to gaze, and mountains to conquer. I am attracted to color to cover up the present, dreadful dreariness of the out of doors. These few weeks of the year are the most difficult for me and my overall happiness...

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To couples around the world, Valentine's Day is about celebrating their relationship with each other whether they started dating January 7th or have been married for over twenty-five years. To people like me who are currently single (or in my case, single for all of eternity past), Valentine's Day can be a little depressing. Even if you don't really care or are pretending...

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It has come to my attention that words beautifully threaded together by people of importance tend to enrapture audiences of all stages in life. Consequently, I have decided to establish a Quoteful Collections series to be posted as many Thursday's as I am able.  Hopefully, they will satisfy your hunger for thoughts and comments and inspiration on different subjects.  If you do not...

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My mother teaches kindergarten. When she says jump, they jump, and when she says count, they count. She teaches at the same Christian school which I attended through my middle and elementary years. Additionally, my dad teaches fifth grade and my brothers are currently students at this school. It is practically part of our family. Some people think we're crazy. Why in the...

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BOOKS //  The Book Thief  by: Marcus Zusak;  The Help by: Kathryn Stockett;  Pride and Prejudice  by: Jane Austen;  Anne of Green Gables  by: Lucy Maud Montgomery;  Caddie Woodlawn by: Carol Ryrie Brink; A Walk to Remember by: Nicholas Sparks MUSIC // bubble-gum pop, smooth jazz, classic rock, a cappella, and old Taylor Swift FASHION // black and white stripes, oversized sweaters, flannels, top knots, and statement...

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