We were greeted warmly at the door. My friend, a potter by trade, had opened her studio up and was excited to teach a handful of folks – myself included – how to make a mug. We all exchanged introductions and quickly donned our aprons to begin. After getting started, it became abundantly apparent to…

Most of us have heard the story of David and Goliath before. The story is ripe with parallels to our own lives and David’s example truly offers us some premier tips on how to slay those persistent giants that we periodically have to contend with! Because we all face Goliaths, don’t we? They may not…

I am a journal junkie.  I love notebooks, journals, and notepads of any size, shape, and color.  If they have cute, snappy sayings on their covers, it’s even better! There is a down side to being a collector of this caliber, though.  Eventually, there comes a point where those precious books become used and wind…

Anthony and I had just pulled off the road at the east entrance of Glacier National Park. We had barely made it into the restaurant and sat down at our table when a freak storm began to pummel the remote little area. Thunder cracked repeatedly; unusually large hailstones fell from the sky; and the wind…

My husband and I view vacations a little differently.  Quiet retreats, historical museums, and plenty of time away from anything else that breathes is his idea of a great getaway.  Mine?  The more rollercoasters, entertainment, and people you can pack into it, the better! Needless to say, our honeymoon was a devastating disappointment!  Not because…

What stage of life are you in? Perhaps, you’re in a stage of singleness or newly married. Maybe you find yourself in the stage of sleep deprivation, diaper changes, and midnight feedings. Or you may be in the empty-nester stage or the caring-for-aging-parents stage. Our life is really just a series of stages, isn’t it?…