Juggling work, family & faith in the Hospitality State
Photo Source It’s that time again….August. Back to school. End of summer, start of schedule. And we are SO NOT READY. Oh, I admit that the routine will be nice because with all that’s been happening around here this summer, we have not had one, but it will take some adjusting to say the least. [...]
In my family of five sisters, there are lots of personalities (at least two for each of us) and numerous opinions about anything and everything. There’s not much that we all agree on. However…. For as long as I can remember, we have all loved Primos. (Don’t you dare ask me, “What’s Primos?”….okay, ask if [...]
seriously. Though I’ve done a bit of sewing here and there, all I actually “know” can be attributed to a brief stint in a quilting class ten years ago in Nairobi so when I decided to develop some ideas with fabrics I brought back from Kenya I realized I had a lot to learn. Fortunately, [...]
Ten years ago…. my friend Melissa left this beautiful child at a children’s home in Kenya…hoping she would be safe and rescued from a life on the streets. For ten years, Melissa has wondered and prayed and tried to learn what became of Rose. Last week, we heard that she is indeed alive and well [...]
Do brew a cup of Camomile (KAM’-oh-mile) tea, gather your children around, and read the classic story by Beatrix Potter, The Tale of Peter Rabbit. If you are grown-up and have never read this delightful tale, treat yourself to a gem of a story with strong characters and plot. English author, Beatrix Potter (1866-1943) [...]
Do we have unique Southern traditions? Of course we do! Consider these pointed out by Olivia Byrd: “Southern women talk slow and in detail!” True, “dahling”! Is it a Southern thing to write thank-you notes? Good etiquette for all, I believe. Lots of food, flowers, friends, and family at funerals. Yes. Daily gatherings for coffee, [...]
