A Golden Rule
“If you want a golden rule that will fit everything, this is it: Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.” ― William Morris Today, I attacked the kitchen before it attacked…
Exercise and humor
“My grandmother started walking five miles a day when she was sixty. She’s ninety-seven now, and we don’t know where the heck she is.” ― Ellen DeGeneres Yesterday, I made a second attempt at getting some exercise, and I actually succeeded. This…
To my darling husband, on our 2nd anniversary
“The difference between a lady and a flower girl is not how she behaves, but how she’s treated.” ― George Bernard Shaw, Pygmalion & My Fair Lady The other day, I read a quote by President Gordon B. Hinckley: “I am satisfied…
…enough to keep me warm.
“I don’t just use yarn from a store. I buy old sweaters from consignment shops. The older the better, and unravel them. There are countries of women in this scarf/shawl/blanket. Soon it will be big enough to keep me warm. ” ―…
The history you do not know…
“The only thing new in the world is the history you do not know.” ― Harry S. Truman Today, Aaron and I walked the hallowed halls of the Christopher Wren Building, part of the College of William and Mary—the oldest college in…
Williamsburg Farmers’ Market
“By ten o’clock, the sidewalk along Vine Street looks like the Fourth of July parade. Mama minds the cash box while Daddy and Mitch go to haul more tomatoes and peppers from the truck. The basket of beans is almost empty, so…
