Grace…through clenched teeth

We had family photos taken recently, and our photographer said “Everyone’s smiling, but you all look a little…clenched.” I knew what she meant. We WERE “clenched”. We had come from a whirlwind day of church and Sunday School and...

We’re in a book!

This post could also be titled “Why it’s good to have friends”…especially super-talented blogger friends. I am honored that our Shema Cuffs are featured in my friend Virginia Lindsay’s upcoming book, “Made to Sell” (due out in...

A labor of love

At all times, I have about 30 unfinished projects laying around. I get inspired by something, work on it for a while, and then I slowly lose interest. Even worse, I buy the materials to create something wonderful, then lose steam on the way home from the store. This...

Grateful…

      Feeling grateful these days…for beautiful Pennsylvania fall weather, for healthy kids and a creative life.  Super-thankful for friends that helped me make this website and blog a reality.  It’s coming along and I appreciate the faith and...

Encourage one another and build each other up.

This is a passage from the first book of Thessalonians 5:11 and I believe it’s hands-down our most important job. If I can do what I love and learn from, inspire, and help others in the process, it’s a GOOD day. I’m going to do that here, and I hope...

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