"Discover how to visit the past and bring yesterday's stories into our lives today." ~ Gillian Hovell, 'Visiting the Past' Photo by Mathias Reding on Pexels.com Granted, anything found in the ash dump of my fireplace will not be as fantastical as the finds of Egyptian tombs, but it is fascinating nonetheless. At least to … Continue reading Archaeology At Home (Part 2)
It’s the Little Things
"It has long been an axiom of mine that the little things are infinitely the most important." ~ Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Photo by Keegan Checks on Pexels.com Having to save money to work on an old house can be a real downer. Not being independently wealthy, I must work a full-time job. Throw in … Continue reading It’s the Little Things
Archaeology at Home
"Archaeology is like a jigsaw puzzle, except that you can't cheat and look at the box, and not all the pieces are there." ~ Stephen Dean If you've been following my blog, or if you've happened across it somehow . . . I love old houses. I have owned old houses. I currently own an … Continue reading Archaeology at Home
Vines
"The strength of weak people constantly appalls me. Have you ever seen a vine kill an oak tree? Deadly." ~ Rae Foley Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com English Ivy. While beautifully green and artfully climbing everywhere, it can also manage to gracefully kill trees and bushes. It slowly but beautifully wraps itself around the tree, … Continue reading Vines
De-glaze = De-stress
"Cooking can be a great stress reliever. Where else can you chop, grate, beat, cut and char something with delicious results?" ~ Unknown Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com I've written before about rhythm and repetition and their calming effects. Thus the use of music or meditation to lower stress and anxiety. For me, the rhythm … Continue reading De-glaze = De-stress
Relationships
"Happily ever after is not a fairy tale. It's a choice." ~ Fawn Weaver Photo by Trung Nguyen on Pexels.com One of my guilty pleasures is watching the Lifetime show "Married At First Sight" - actually it isn't a guilty pleasure. It's just a pleasure. I enjoy watching it. I enjoy watching how couples who … Continue reading Relationships
In Memoriam to my sister, Debbie
“Sisters. Sisters. There were never such devoted sisters. . . “ ~ White Christmas At the Joan Jett concert! In her short time on earth, Debbie’s journey was like a rock thrown into a lake; sending ripples outward which were felt by everyone who knew her. If you knew Debbie, you could expect cards, notes, … Continue reading In Memoriam to my sister, Debbie
A Note to My Old Self
"I may not be where I want to be, but thank God I'm not where I used to be." ~ Joyce Meyer Photo by Chei ki on Pexels.com I had a conversation with a dear one the other night, and he said to me, "Don't tell me you're not the person you were five years … Continue reading A Note to My Old Self
Life Stresses
"The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another." ~ William James Photo by Marta Wave on Pexels.com That stretch up there . . . that one right there. That is how I end my meditation every morning. After spending 5 min cuddling the puppy so he doesn't attempt to … Continue reading Life Stresses
Strength & Resilience
"The human capacity for burden is like bamboo - far more flexible than you'd believe at first glance." ~ Jodi Picoult Photo by Andre Moura on Pexels.com Bamboo is quite a fascinating plant. Some shoots of bamboo have been shown to grow 3" in one day. the Bamboo Wisdom website states, "Bamboo is a symbol … Continue reading Strength & Resilience
The Road Back Home 