“Once upon a time, there was a little fair-haired girl named Melanie who loved surprises. One Christmas morning (her family called their Christian winter holiday, Christmas), she woke up full of nervous expectation and a wee bit of good trouble. Her life so far, all seven years of it, often … [Read more…]
Are you able to get outside these days to walk awhile or play with your kids? When was the last time you refreshed yourself around trees, plants, and bodies of water? Almost daily, my husband and I walk outside to clear our minds and get a little exercise, which has … [Read more…]
In this age of stunning disinformation, especially about COVID-19 and … um … politics, don’t we need all the help we can get to sort facts and truth from B.S.? This is a quick note to tell you about two books I think can help with this challenge. From a … [Read more…]
Who is Rachel Chase? What is “creative empowerment?” First, I’m proud to let you know that Rachel is my daughter—now a grown-up, married woman who has become an intuitive artist, generous healer, and compassionate force in the world. In this post, with her permission, I’m proud to share some of … [Read more…]
We can all do with a extra dose of kindness these days, yes? I’ve got just the book, one I dearly love for its tender story, lovely illustrations, and message of kindness and patience. It’s primarily written for ages 7 – 12, but it’s appropriate for young and old; consider … [Read more…]