In the past few months, I have been guilty of not doing something I had every intention of doing, and then uttering to someone that "life gets in the way." I've been stressed out. In fact, last month I was so stressed out that I could feel the stress buzzing through my body, I broke... Continue Reading →
I've always known about orange pomanders. They were once used as air fresheners during the winter, a time when bathing was limited. I'm certain I even heard about my mother making them as a little girl. However, until recently I had never made an orange pomander. I bought a bunch of oranges and bulk cloves... Continue Reading →
Society tends to view life as a succession of high points. We look forward to the next big thing, whether it's an event, a holiday, a vacation, or a job promotion. Those high points make an outline for our lives and we look forward to those exciting high points. However, this roller coaster view of... Continue Reading →
As we gather nearer to the Winter Solstice, the darkness presses in closer, leaving us with an ever decreasing amount of daylight as we go about our lives. This period of darkness is when our family celebrates Halcyon. The word halcyon is used to depict a time of peace and quiet reflection, stemming from the mythical halcyon... Continue Reading →
living peacefully with children 