Before I dig into that which is on my heart this morning I bring you Jen Fulwiler talking about the Hallow App. She is hilarious and this is, by far, one of the best promotions for product I've seen in a long time. The app itself is cool too. https://www.instagram.com/p/CW3flHVJFEW/ The Front Porch. Of all … Continue reading Of Lavender Skies
Advent
Advent from, "ad-venire" in Latin or "to come to." The beginning of our Liturgical year, a time of preparation for the coming of God into humanity, one focusing on the virtues of hope, peace, joy and love. For years as we got to the Third Sunday, and all that week held for us our boss, … Continue reading Advent
Getting Unstuck
If you read TerifiCreations I shared a lot about Get Unstuck with Jen Fulwiler. The thing that was hardest for me but proved the most beautiful was accepting and asking for help. Even before Get Unstuck I'd made the decision to make a class this last week even knowing that I'd be taking two days … Continue reading Getting Unstuck
It’s not as though I’m keeping my Thoughts to Myself
Nearly every morning since early September I've watched the sunrise from my front porch. I remain in awe of the unique beauty of each further revealing the mystery of Creation. Less obscured by buildings and God's object d'art these moments fill the sky with sublime beauty. One sunrise the firmament was so clear, the morning … Continue reading It’s not as though I’m keeping my Thoughts to Myself
It’s Not All About Me
Like so many others who quilt or create there is a strange dichotomy lived wherein I want to both hide under the table and never have my work seen until I am a posthumous hit; but also have my work seen as though I'm dancing through a torrential storm with great glee, face up, pelleted … Continue reading It’s Not All About Me
What doesn’t matter
https://www.etsy.com/listing/888285158/saint-philip-neri-pillow-st-philip-neri This Pillow says, "Cast yourself into the arms of God and be very sure if He wants anything of you He will fit you for the work and give you strength." St. Philip NeriSee the etsy link for the pillow Elizabeth Scalia shared this link and the St Philip Neri quote caught my attention. … Continue reading What doesn’t matter
Morning Reading
I had a terrible thing happen over the last two days. I FINISHED two books. Finishing a book is a terrible thing indeed. It's almost as though this new friend has stopped walking and talking with you. This all happened just before the sunrise this morning. How ever will I continue on with this day, … Continue reading Morning Reading
Breathe in Me O Holy Spirit
About a month or so ago a Priest I know gave me this prayer of St. Augustine:Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit That my thoughts may all be holyAct in me O Holy Spirit That my work, too, may be holyDraw my heart, O Holy Spirit That I love but what is holyStrengthen me, O … Continue reading Breathe in Me O Holy Spirit
Retreat Coming Soon
Autumn is by far, my favorite season, followed closely by spring. The last few mornings the porch is the place for morning coffee, reading, and prayer. The sunrises. Oh. The temps and humidity level are simply delightful, and the coffee tastes so much better As usual I'm flitting between three books, and am about to … Continue reading Retreat Coming Soon
Ouch
My husband and I celebrated our twenty-ninth wedding anniversary this week. As a family we have a longstanding tradition of getting one hearty-melting card and one funny card. Sometimes we simply show each other the card when we're standing near each other in the grocery store. This year he gave me the cards, and I … Continue reading Ouch
A Quilter's Heart 