cultivating the beautiful ordinary by sharing our tales and our tables
As I snuggle into my favorite chair in our living room, a soft blanket wrapped around my shoulders, the flickering flames in the fireplace take the edge off the chill of the previous night’s unexpected spring snowstorm. The house is quiet–too quiet. This quiet allows the sadness inside me to announce its presence with more…
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The podcast mic still shines from the back corner of the closet, wrapped up in chords and tucked away near storage boxes. I purchased it last year with some award money I received for my graduate thesis. I had been determined to put the money towards something that pushed me to keep creating. The only problem–and…
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My first stop after checking in at the ticket counter was Starbucks. I stared at the travel mugs, not particularly thrilled with what I saw. Option 1: Plastic insulated tumbler in traditional holiday red and white. Initially, this cup grabbed my attention with its sparkling red letters and crisp white background. “Let’s Merry”. A closer…
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Play hasn’t come easy for me. Some of you may be wondering how that is possible. After all doesn’t everyone like to play?
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