I know that the Christmas shopping mayhem has arrived and that advent begins tomorrow. Even so I wanted to squeeze in one more thought on Thanksgiving before November folds into December. Like so many people I know, I have been soaking in Ann Voskamp’s One Thousand Gifts. I have to drink it slowly, savoring one [...]

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a prologue In an attempt to ward off the mayhem that has defined these past few weeks I lifted my new tunic dress out if it’s bag. I would wear a new dress. I would cinch it with a belt. I would pair it with my favorite boots. I would take on this day. While [...]

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As the crimson and gold of fall fade to the crunchy, stepped-on brown, and the world begins to wrap itself in scratchy woolly grays, I store up color. Or ways to bring color into my home. Fruit with its sun soaked goodness is an edible flower. An economic flower. A flower with a sweet surprise. [...]

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Meet Jude the Lion. He is ferocious. Meet his trainer, Ava. She is fantastic! She has been commissioned to train this obstinate lion. She has all the flair, while he prefers to throw things in the river. Together, Jude the Lion and Ava the trainer have been working hard to bring you this show! Welcome [...]

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