Civility… K is for Karma 12 Apr 2012 Do you believe in karma – the acts and energy that you put out in the world being returned to you? F. Paul Wilson said, “Your believing or not believing…
Civility… Does This Sound Familiar? 11 Mar 2012 "Time and tide waits for no man." - St. Marher in 1225 Boy, wouldn't he be surpriesed to pop into the United States today and see that indeed, we can…
Entertainment… The Perfect Snow Storm 20 Feb 201220 Feb 2012 Happy snow covered President's Day!It's the perfect snowstorm! Lovely and fluffy - cotton batting.It caps off the lanterns and shrubs around the deck.And drips like royal icing off feathery tips…
Entertainment… Why I love Venice, Italy 16 Feb 2012 Several of you who have found me on Facebook or were already FB friends have asked about the picture of me there. It is one of my favorites - not…
Civility… Public Shame and Proof that Fat Doesn’t Fit In 29 Jan 201229 Jan 2012 This post has been trying to write itself through me and I have resisted. Much as some blogs declare themselves award-free or snark-free, I hadn't thought of mine as being…
self-help… The Serendipity of Struggle 18 Jan 2012 Recently I was doing a little research on the difficulty of maintaining a proper vineyard in a warm temperate climate. The wineries I have toured in the past on the…
Uncategorized Dreaming of Sleep 11 Jan 2012 I used to joke that I awoke every morning at 3:00 am. Now it's worse. Since we got the puppy, I'm awake at two, three, and four o'clock. A couple…
Civility… Thanks Oprah! 4 Jan 20124 Jan 2012 I love Oprah. I've been a devotee for most of my adult life. When she ended her syndicated daytime show, I counted down to the last one, then followed her…
family… Welcome The New Year 1 Jan 20121 Jan 2012 The first golden thread of sunrise greeted me early this morning as I stood in front of the kitchen window facing east at our cabin in Virginia. It grew and…
Civility… Civility During the Holidays 12 Dec 201113 Dec 2011 I've been planning on writing about the importance of civility through the holidays since Thanksgiving. It's the main reason I do not participate in the Friday sales events that have…