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...

One of my favorite things about running a small gift shop is finding Cool Stuff. When the brick & mortar was open, Pop Ups with the...

I moved quite a bit when I was a kid. I actually went to 3 different 4th Grades in Berkeley, California. I never imagined that I would...

Hello Gorgeous Friend, This blog post is a letter to each of you. We are moving to Massachusetts to be closer to our granddaughter. I...

What I wish for this Holiday Season: Here's my list. Peace. Love. Equality. Understanding. Compassion. Empathy. Community. Comfort....

Hello Gorgeous Friends, I am an expert on Happy Mail. For the last 8 years, I have curated an excellent assortment of unique greeting...

As a self-taught artist, art teacher and gift shop owner, 2 of my most favorite things are imagination and creativity. In the "before...