I’ve had a rough yet extraordinary three weeks. My beloved mother died followed three weeks later by the death of my father. I am filled with gratitude for the gifts my parents modeled for me, chief among them, love, compassion, and hospitality. This prayer from The Rabbi’s Manual was read at my Dad’s gravesite by the presiding Catholic priest. It … Continue reading We Will Remember Them
A few weeks ago, I went home to Rhode Island for a quick overnight visit. My husband and I had a great meal with my brothers, their families, and my stepfather. We prepared the meal together. While I sat at the table, I thought, This is great, Mom may not be here, but the family … Continue reading A Biography Tour with My Mom in Rochester, NY: A Remembrance
I love a project that involves a group of folks sitting around the table chitchatting the time away while working with their hands to create something new and lovely. It feels good and hugely satisfying to make something that didn’t exist before. Such was the creative environment when Herb Society of Nashville member, Larry Banner, … Continue reading How to Make Pine Cone Flowers
In the beginning of #SaferAtHome, my husband, a doer if ever there was one, became obsessed with our cordless vacuum cleaner. There was nary a dog hair or toast crumb to be found in our home; that vacuum cleaner was always either running or recharging. His reward for his labor was a full dust canister … Continue reading DIY Ant Remover
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