Magic of the night
They're harbingers of summer and, by day, they're rather ordinary, but when Sun's shine finally gives way to Moon's light, they put on The Show Spectacular. Fireflies. Lightning bugs. Magic. Even now, decades past my youth, they cast a fairy's spell and...
Killing Me Softly: A Love Story. Sorta.
Lost in a sea of thought... He's my third-born child, my second-born son, my youngest...my baby boy. When he was born he was blue from crown to sole, and, delirious I declared, "He's a Smurf!" Today he's nothing but bronze and...
A (Beautiful) Story Unfinished Guest Post + Book Giveaway
The first time I heard Eliot Mooney's heart-wrenching story was from my friends Seth and Amber Haines, close family friends of his. At first glance, Eliot's story is tragedy and parental nightmare, a child born to live just 99 days. Instead of...
Two places at the same time…
As you begin this week, may you remember to hold your children loosely, with open hand and outstretched fingers, rather than white knuckles and clinched fist. School’s out, days stretch long, and it’s an ideal time to explore…discover…seek adventure. While I’m...
Around/About: The standing ovation edition
A collection of links I love, sites I like and sometimes something to do. Each of these, in their own way, made me want to stand up and cheer. Image from Quinoa's pinboard Brilliantly tongue in cheek. My Imaginary Well-dressed Toddler Daughter....
Meeting, Greeting & Eating…and laughing til I cried
One of the funnest things for a blogger is to meet in real life the friends she's made online. Over the weekend, I had opportunity to do this very thing. Leigh Kramer and I met a few years ago at a blogging conference, but I've gotten to know her...
Summer Whimsey ~ a NEW, limited edition Lisa Leonard collection (& 20% off TODAY only!)
I'm writing this before I've had a chance to preview Lisa Leonard Design's new summer collection, but this I know: with over 50 new amazing pieces including a limited edition artisan line, I'll find something to take advantage of the one-day...
Farmer’s Markets and the best zucchini recipe in the world
Are you a believer in the two-fold joy of shopping - and buying - at your local farmer's market? I am. Chattanooga has a burgeoning local food movement, and I'm slowly coming around to paying a little more to support farmers and local...