Words of Hope

“Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart.”

-William Wordsworth

Origins of a National Holiday

Origins of a National Holiday

Did you know that the author of a poem about a little girl and her lamb was also a major influencer and advocate for Thanksgiving as a national holiday? Her name was Sarah Josepha Hale (1788-1879). During her lifetime, Sarah was an author, poet and editor for...

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Like Godzilla Zucchini

Like Godzilla Zucchini

I am the vine. You are the branches. He who remains in me and I in him bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:5 WEBUS Before going out of town, I meant to harvest this veggie. Upon my return, an overgrown zucchini greeted me. Measured and...

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End of Summer Update

End of Summer Update

The brain break from writing didn't last. August was to be my time to start a crochet project, wash my windows, putter around in my garden and I did. But my brain allowed me about two weeks of vacating, and then said, "Back to work!!!" I've been working on two...

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