My grade 10 English teacher gave us the best piece of advice ever, and even though it was meant to help us become better writers, it relates to most things in my life. Keep it simple. Don’t try to impress anyone. I have a feeling that our group of keeners was trying to impress oneContinue reading “K.I.S.S.”
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Sanctuary
I’ve cleaned up the pillow and blankets from the floor in front of a glistening new painting, still shiny wet, sparkling in the morning sun. It’s beautiful – not just the painting, but the feeling of finishing something and enjoying it. And I actually made myself clean my brushes. That’s a huge accomplishment. This paintingContinue reading “Sanctuary”
It’s Finally Spring
My cheeks are a little rosier after spending the day in the sun ~ it was AMAZING, especially after a long winter. I’m sure we still have a few storms ahead of us but man oh man, it sure feels great to enjoy some sunny rays and blue skies! I do feel a bit guiltyContinue reading “It’s Finally Spring”
Keeping Things in Perspective
It’s been one week since we arrived here in Gaultois, and we’re beginning to settle into our little home. We go through spurts of shuffling, organizing and re-organizing. Deciding, bit by bit, how we’d like to help our home in ways that will make it even lovelier without breaking the bank. Why is it thatContinue reading “Keeping Things in Perspective”
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