I adore daffodils. They’re so fresh, and vibrant. One of the first signs of spring — the time of rebirth, and new starts. I love the way daffodils smell. They so strongly bring back poignant memories. Not necessarily sad, but yet, sometimes sad. Daffodils remind me of my childhood, my backyard, and Easter. I remember… Read More There is always hope … {and a quote that speaks to me}
I am stuck. Yet my mind and heart are racing I have so much to say, but there is no one to talk to because this one is sick, and that one, too, and this one just lost her spouse, and that one her only child and I am just mired in my thoughts and… Read More Confessions of an Anxious Mom {and a Challenge to Help Combat the Demons}
Anger sucks. That seeing-red, heart-racing, seething fury we experience when we’ve been wronged in some way. Like “road rage” for any occasion. Yep, I’ve been there. Have you? Indeed. There are countless self-help books aimed at helping us to identify the root cause of our anger. To work through our anger. And ultimately, to control… Read More The Tough Work of Forgiving {and a Quote that Speaks to Me}
Ahhh … Do you ever wonder … is this my right path? Is this where I am supposed to be at this point in my life? I wonder. A LOT! Really, a lot. This summer — 2017. What a whirlwind! It is now going on the second week of August, and I feel as though… Read More Think and Be Brave {You’ve got a friend in me}
I cried because I had no shoes, until I met a man who had no feet. — Persian quote My dad says this all the time. These words remind us to be grateful for what we have. We should not lament what we perceive as a lack, for there is always someone who is making do… Read More “I Cried Because I Had No Shoes, Until … {tips for cultivating peace and contentment}
Holiday craft shows are upon us, and Draw That Pig recently survived our first one of the season this past weekend. I have been a vendor at the Galleria at Scranton Prep (my alma mater!) for the past four years. This two-day event is a decent size show, with over 70 vendors, who offer direct… Read More Five things you don’t often think to bring to your craft shows {and a quote that speaks to me}