What now? I say to myself. Here's what I have decided. I am going to get involved with my local community. I will continue to volunteer...

Saw this ruler today and was reminded of my Mom who used to always remind me to "Remember the Golden Rule", which is, to "Treat Others...

Once upon a time in the small town of Chamblee,Georgia...I opened my small business. It was October 2014. Today is October 16,2024. It is...

3 Day weekends are lovely...but how do I get back into the swing of things for the week? Here is my 3 Step System. (also available to you...

"SUMMER begins to have the look, Peruser of enchanting Book Reluctantly,but sure,perceives-- A gain upon the backward leaves." by Emily...

Back in March 2024, I decided to jump back into the world with Hello Gorgeous. I discussed the idea of putting on a Makers Market with a...

I grew up in Oakland,California. During that time, I saw squirrels, birds, and occasionally smelled a skunk's presence. When I moved to...

It is 86 degrees in Pittsfield,Massachusetts today so I went to Onota Lake. I thought that there would be a tiny breeze there, and it was...

When I saw that Taylor Swift and Emily Dickinson were cousins, it just made sense. I saw Taylor Swift in concert several years ago and...

When my brother and sister were little, we watched a lot of Sesame Street. As the eldest,I probably acted like I did not like it. (I...

Yesterday was an interesting day. It was a mix of things. Weird printer issues, chatting with the help person at Pirate Ship. (our...

I lived in the San Francisco Bay Area for 40 years. I then moved to Atlanta for 20 years, and now reside in The Berkshires. How does this...

What does a new month mean to you? For me it means new beginnings. March is Women's History Month. In a time when so much turmoil is in...

When I was a little kid in Berkeley, California, I went to an amazing dentist, Dr. Sakamoto was soft spoken,gentle and taught me how to...

I am currently experiencing my first Massachusetts winter and it is a trip. Yes, it is cold here. Snow is quiet as it falls. I have...

I am supposed to be working on inventory. I have been. It is slow,requires a computer,patience and an attention span. I do have some of...

Since March of 2020, I have been reading more poetry and more books. And by more poetry, I mean actually reading the poetry of Emily...

I grew up in Northern California, Albany, Berkeley, and Oakland. My Mom was born in Old Hickory, Tennessee, lived in Kentucky and then...

I was talking with my friend Angela this morning and she commented to me ; "You speak in greeting cards..." I replied, "you know, you're...

Remember Recess? Remember Glitter? Bubbles? Jacks? What are some of your favorite childhood play memories? What are some things you do...