Journal
Life is a Journey of Self Discovery
Journaling is a way to tell our stories to ourselves and others, to be inspired and inspire, to write about our thoughts, fears, hopes and dreams.
THE FIRST CHRISTMAS
Archaeologists have found an early 1st century home in Nazareth and believe it could be the home of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Articles found there suggest that the Holy Family was not quite as poor as tradition has led us to believe. Joseph was a carpenter which was a...
Make The Soul Sing
Our little community is bombarded with tourists and traffic. I know everyone loves Door County, but it's hard to find a quiet place to unwind, to have a moment of peace. At home, the 24/7 news bombards us with sensationalistic rhetoric that does nothing but make us...
WHERE IS PIPKA NOW?
Change is challenging and exciting. Change is diving into the unknown. Where is this path leading? Who am I now without my beautiful little store and all the wonderful people who graced me with their presence? After 45 years in business, I closed my retail shop last...
Nothing is Worth more than this day
When is the last time you spent a day just putzing? Not doing much. Observing. Meandering. Without purpose.Just being. Days like that are rare. Even when on a vacation we are motivated to see as much as we can, visit the galleries,savor the food at the latest...
It’s Already September
IT'S ALREADY SEPTEMBER. It’s too soon, but leaves are already falling to the ground. Evenings require a sweatshirt. Squirrels are burying seeds in my potted plants. Tomatoes, warm from the afternoon sun are ripe, ready to go into a Tomato Tart. The earth is preparing...
Its already August
Then why do I feel so discombobulated? Lost? It’s already August. Weather report: some nights are unseasonably cool due to the winds coming across this big beautiful Lake Michigan. It’s already August and the tomoatoes are ready for picking. I only have one plant but...
Cherry Land
Welcome to Door County, where the cherry trees are ready for picking! Early spring the cherry orchards are covered with fragrant white blossoms and by July the cherries are glistening in the morning dew, ready for picking. All over the county you can see signs by...
MEMORIAL DAY
My parents’ stories of life during WWII in Germany have always been a part of my life, defining who I am and what can happen when a country gives away its freedom to a narcissistic dictator. Americans today can easily relate to the the Vietnam war as instant media...
are you invisible?
When I talk to women my age, I hear a common story. They feel invisible. I am one of those women. Not only do we have to face the physical challenges of growing older, when we look in the mirror we don’t recognize the person looking back at us. Inside we are wiser...
Clearing My Mind At The Clearing
This is the place to go when you need a break from the world…. Tucked into the woods in northern Door County, there is a magical place called The Clearing. Driving through the entrance of the property along its winding roads is like entering another more peaceful...