Haven House or Hazard House?

March 20, 2008 - Written by Wendi Kelly

“Like it or not, the personalities of our homes are accurate barometers that reflect, through our surroundings, where we have been, what’s going on in our lives, and who we are–today, this moment–though not necessarily where we are heading.

Sarah Ban Breathnach

In my kitchen, hanging on a twine, is

Meandering Toward the Goal

March 18, 2008 - Written by Wendi Kelly

Last night I dreamt about a good friend that I haven’t talked to in almost a year. In the dream, we were sitting on bar stools, catching up with each others lives, chatting about how things were going since the last time we had spoken.

I shared with her how I …

As Lucky as a Four-Leaf Clover

March 17, 2008 - Written by Wendi Kelly

My oldest daughter has had the nickname of Lucky for as far back as I can remember. Even as a little girl. She is one of those people that seem to have all the luck. There is one in everyone’s life, who seems to jump to the head of the …

That’s Not Fair…

March 14, 2008 - Written by Wendi Kelly

Children are born with a built-in sense of fairness. One that is quite challenging to any parent who has ever had to settle a disagreement on fairness.

Siblings interacting with each other keep their keen little eyeballs peeled for even the slightest infraction of injustice. Every parent knows that failure to pour liquid into two …

Waiting for the Busy Bus

March 12, 2008 - Written by Wendi Kelly

When I worked at my mother’s beauty shop, I observed an interesting life lesson that has remained branded in my head and nags at me if I ever dare to forget.

The lesson is the Danger of Waiting for the Busy Bus. Everyone  has waited for the Busy Bus at one time or another …