We are taught, in our culture, that the holidays are about buying; getting and giving. But I wish this for all of us: Remembering our loved ones and the times we’ve spent together. THINGS don’t make up a life, as I know you all know. Love makes a life.
Readers Write: Alison DiPietro Offers a “Snapshot” of Her Life
Alison DiPietro is a reader, painter and nurse. She responded to my request for communication from you all with photos of her life. I LOVE that! Any of you who feel more inclined to tell parts of your stories with photographs, please follow Alison’s lead.
What Are Your Obsessions?
There’s actually a reason for my confession (you all knew there would be, right?). I got to thinking and I came to the conclusion that I can’t be the only one with these kinds of dark secrets. You all have to have them too.
The Minimalists Blog: Interesting Inspiration
“Maybe you’re dying to do something different with your life. But it doesn’t seem sensible to make a big change, to do something different, does it? After all, you’re tied to your soul-crushing job… “
Another Simple and Delicious Fall Soup
Kim, inspired by yesterday’s butternut squash soup, decided to make his fabulous Leek and Potato which, of course, filled the house with wondrous smells. This soup would make a nice addition to your holiday weekend menus.
Unearthly Good Butternut Squash Soup
With Thanksgiving having sneaked up on all of us (I mean YIKES it’s THIS THURSDAY, right?), it’s finally time to turn our thoughts toward menus… you think? And Kim decided to offer all of us his recipe for a truly wonderful fall soup.
What Do You Want From Life?
This life I’ve spent a lifetime carving out for myself is not for everybody. Each and every one of us has to suss out what works for us, what makes us happy. It takes trial and error, and it usually takes risk.