January 30, 2017
How Full Is Your Bowl…
I happened upon a beautiful bowl, created for yarn. Although when I held it, I knew it had a greater purpose as well. A handmade, hand turned bowl made in Central India. A bowl offered by Darn Good Yarn that helps women uplift and helps other women with families. The Owner, Nicole Snow, had a mission after leaving the Air Force. Art and helping other women become self-sufficient was her mission. Using recycled fibers to
January 25, 2017
Fragers Garden Center….I will Miss You
As a native Washingtonian, I take it personally when I notice that finding resources that are mainstays in the community are disappearing. As I drove down Pennsylvania Avenue the other day, I noticed what I thought was a rumor become a reality. Frager’s Hardware Garden Center is moving….or pausing (my prayer). If you remember there was a fire and then talk of renovation. The fire truly took its toll on the surrounding Frager Community, as well as
January 3, 2017
Why GWA?
I wanted to take a pause to say Thank You to an organization that I joined two years ago. I have to tell you that I have been smiling ever since. WHY GWA? G – GROWTHGreat resources that allow one to grow as a garden communicator. From regional meet ups to newsletter articles that inspire one to travel near and far, cultivating a deeper relationship with the garden. GWA grows better communicators. W – WISDOMWonderful connections to
January 2, 2017
Musee d’Orsay……A Evening with Monet…
On a cold December evening, I had the opportunity to enjoy a long overdue date. A date I had never found time for in past visits, but one I longed to enjoy. I love art that depicts peace and oneness with nature. I think that is how I fell in love with the works of Monet. Yes, there are other great Masters but Claude Monet’s art simply stole my heart many, many years ago. So I
December 31, 2016
A Different Perspective of Jardin du Luxembourg….
Jardin du Luxembourg Musee Jardin du Luxembourg was shared from a different perspective as I toured with Entrée to Black Paris Tours. I never tire of visiting Paris, yet this time I am purposely pausing to discover different perspectives on what there is to enjoy here. Usually, I am on a mission to discover gardens, but my friend Monique Wells, co-founder of Discover Paris! Entree to Black Paris Tours and co-author of Paris Reflections: Walks Through