In every culture on earth and at every time in history, people have developed funeral rites to mark death and celebrate life.
Even when expected, death is often a shock for those who remain behind. Funeral rites and rituals help us cope with that shock. They help us celebrate the lives of the ...
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Coping with Financial Uncertainty During Corona
I’m grateful to my fierce friend, Peggy Doviak, for sharing some wisdom on strategies and tasks for the difficult process of coping with financial uncertainty during Corona.
Peggy is the author of 52 Weeks to Prosperity along with other guest blogs posts you can find on my site ...
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My Easy Homemade Granola
In my house, granola is considered a pantry staple.
I often sprinkle some over fruit or yogurt to add a deliciously decadent crunch to a healthy breakfast. (You may remember that granola played a starring role in the Brunch Board I served at Easter.) I also like to grab a handful for as an ...
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10 Riveting Reads For Armchair Travelers: Travel Books
Just a few weeks ago, as I was getting close to finishing the draft of my next novel, my husband popped his head into my office and said, “Start thinking about where you want to go once you’re done with the book!”
It’s long been our habit to celebrate the close of my winter writing season by ...
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DIY Jar Openers: April Craft of the Month
At the start of the year, I made a goal for myself: I would make all or nearly all of my Christmas presents in 2020.
It was an ambitious undertaking, for sure! I have a fairly good-sized family, lots of kids, grandkids, sisters, brothers-in-law, and friends. But if I crafted at least a ...
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