When I was coming of age into my teen years, my oh-so-wise mother sat me down for THE Talk. Only my mother didn’t want to talk about birds…or bees. She wanted to talk about jewelry. And value. And why some things were valued more than others. She talked to me about things that were common. About how if they… Read More
How to be a Gardener of your own Life
It’s January, at least for a few more days, and on my coffee table next to me is a small assortment of my favorite gardening catalogs. Frozen winter days overcast with gray skies are the perfect time to sit back in a comfy chair with a warm cup of tea and let my mind dream about the perfect garden that… Read More
Are you ready to get emotionally naked?
At the Heart of Authenticity is the Courage to be Vulnerable ~ Brene Brown I had never heard of Brene Brown until this past Monday when I saw a link to her TED talk on Facebook. I am a fan of TED talks, so I instantly clicked on the link and sat there, mesmerized, soaking up ever morsel of her funny,… Read More