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October’s Garden
I am so glad I live where there are seasons, and in particular autumns. The seasons may not be as distinct as they were in my childhood, but four seasons we still have. Once I accept the growing season is truly over, then I am ready to embrace autumn. The beauty in my October garden…
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Holiday Boutique
Warm holiday greetings to you! It never fails, sometime in October I begin to feel there is something I should be doing. Finally, it dawns on me…. I should be preparing my little Freeland teashop for the holidays. Of course, I no longer have that sweet little shop, and my online business has been shuttered…
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The eye of the storm
Over the years, I have with only a few exceptions kept politics out of my writing and out of my business. Honestly, I really don’t think I can be quiet or so subtle going forward. There is too much at stake. I am still feeling rattled by our presidential election and the state of our…