

Fairy Lights, Watermelon Cake, and Disco Gloves
There are many ways to celebrate being alive, but few compare to sharing joy with good friends under the stars. Colorful bottle-vases...
3 hours ago2 min read
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Whimsy in the Garden
I have been reading articles that recommend ways to sustain ourselves and our communities in these difficult times. We all need refuge...
Aug 171 min read
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Peace on a Beach
The cure for anything is salt water — sweat, tears, or the sea. — Isak Dinesen. If you're carrying the weight of current events,...
Jul 182 min read
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Pearls, Planes and Power: A Layover in Doha
It’s always striking when global headlines intersect with personal life.  Just a few days after Trump left Doha, Qatar, with a $96...
May 232 min read
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Honoring the Artichoke
For me, gardening is comforting, especially in difficult times. Pulling weeds is cathartic for me -- as if I could clear out threats to...
Apr 212 min read
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Art for We, the People
Art challenges our thinking, stimulates our minds, and lifts our spirits. In difficult times art can be a solace and can bring...
Apr 22 min read
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Cozy Meal in a Secret Restaurant
Hidden restaurant with a long past
Mar 13 min read
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