Warm Light

This article was written before we did a re-do on our last house.   So please overlook the colors and patterns which are now out of date.   The principles in this article are timeless.    Since we’ve been living in our RV while building the next house, I’m reminded nightly that lighting is oh, so…

Cousin Reunion

A few days ago I went to a cousin reunion.  There were only four of us meeting in a city two and a half days journey from two of the cousins and half a day’s trip from the other two.   This event has triggered thoughts about life, death, and legacy. Life, in that it…

Holiday Sweets

The holidays are approaching and that means sugar. Lots of sugar. We Americans seem to be addicted to sweet things during the holidays. Halloween candy, Thanksgiving pies, Christmas cookies. I’m not here to suggest that you never have dessert, but it would be a good idea to eat healthier now so you can splurge in…

Simply Beautiful

Want to make a pretty decoration for your table or kitchen counter in 5 minutes or less that gives you a pop of color and textural interest?  How about one that’s low cost, eco-friendly, and edible?  And it’s seasonal no matter what time of year it is?   Right now you can make one that…

Snobs

Columbus Day will be celebrated soon.  Let’s stop for a minute and admit we are all guilty of societal snobbery.  We think we are the pinnacle of history.  At this moment we are riding the crest of the wave of advancement.  All previous civilizations pale in comparison to our own.  They weren’t as technologically savvy,…

Headfirst

  “You look so good this morning,” sweetly said Husband at the breakfast table. Note to self;  better do face massage before breakfast instead of after from now on. Feel blah and heavy in the morning?  Not a morning person?  Try massaging your face and neck for a quick pick-me-up that actually accomplishes a medical…