A few months ago I shared with you a discovery I had made. My parents had gifted me a couple of years ago with a wonderful surprise, my Nonnie was …
Randomness and Rain: Full Circle
I have said in a few different blogs that I was shy growing up. I was! I really was! Making friends made me nervous and so did being in new …
Randomness and Rain: Drought
Usually, when I write my blogs, I know my topics for the entire month. Sometimes they change, but most of the time I have a pretty good idea what I’m …
Randomness and Rain: Mother’s Day
I’m dedicating today’s post to my mom. She is not only a wonderful mother but a great supporter of my craft. She illustrated the book we are holding in the …
Randomness and Rain
A few years ago, I wrote a blog with this same title. I have always loved this title and I find it fitting for May’s blog topic. In case you …
Growth: Embracing It
Here we are, the last Sunday of the month. The last blog of the month. I sit here with my mind wanting to go two ways. As I try to …
Growth: Pruning
It’s Easter Sunday! The plants both in and outside my house are thriving thanks to this morning’s early rain shower. But, there is one more thing they need in order …
Growth: It’s Time to Water
In order for most plants to grow, they require water. Water awakens the nutrients of the soil as it makes its way to the roots. Humans are like plants. We …
Growth: Awakening
Two weeks ago it became Spring. It’s the time of year when the babes of Mother Nature are born and flowers bloom. It’s an awakening of the earth. If you …
Would You Kiss a Stone?
To round out this blog series on myths, fairy tales, and legends surrounding Irish traditions, I’m going to focus on the Blarney Stone. Have you heard of it? It’s a …