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My first Garden Writers Conference and as a newbie, I felt quite at home with like-minded people. Yet Diversity did not show up….. Diversity is important to me in all that I do. Just like in my garden, I seek diversity in opportunities offered in life that interest me. Unfortunately, diversity does not always follow. While I am aware that I am not the ONLY person of color that is interested in horticulture, I am

Hanes and Blogalicious9  could not have picked a better year to be partners as they each recognized breast cancer survivors. October has traditionally been a month where Breast Cancer Awareness is center stage. There are many walks – as well as runs – scheduled by schools, Corporations, Churches,  social clubs and neighborhoods. Hanes has done something that will help breast cancer survivors feel a little special. At a recent Blogalicious9 conference, attendees were asked to

Heritage Harvest Festival at Historic Monticello, Charlottesville, VA The Heritage Harvest Festival on the grounds of historic Monticello brought back many memories. Having lived in Virginia, while raising my daughters, an escape to the countryside always led to historic adventures.  Trips to Charlottesville to visit Monticello was within reach, as well as country markets along the way. I had not been to the Heritage Harvest Festival in a few years, so this was a welcomed road

Dessert table at The Ball On The Mall 2017 Words – when the beautiful gift of words become etched in your heart and mind, one realizes just how special that gift is. Words – unique, passionately thought of as part of the packaging, can often be the perfect gift. We were gifted with two important words at this year’s Ball On The Mall. Earlier this Spring, I received the perfect gift when I volunteered at the

Be Paris Toolkit….a personal collection of items needed to just Be Paris! Be Paris best describes why I make the seasonal journey to the City of Lights.  I make sure I create the opportunity to reboot, refresh and restore my spirit as I travel. I call this my Be Paris journey because in Paris, I find it easy to just be. Be quiet, Be engaging if I want to be, Be emotional, Be adventurous, and