by Cathy Baker | Faith |
Vanilla Strawberry! Not in terms of scoops, but in blooms.
Meet the latest addition ordered for our garden, the unique Hydrangea Vanilla Strawberry. It was voted best new plant by the American Landscape and Nursery Association, and it’s easy to see why.
By mid-summer, large white flower heads will turn pink and then become strawberry red or even burgundy. All three colors will be displayed within two weeks of the first bloom.
Now to find the perfect spot for my yummy addition!
by Cathy Baker | Faith |
My heirloom jonquils continue to serve as a sweet reminder of my grandmother’s smile that was as bright as these sunny buttercups unfurling towards heaven.
by Cathy Baker | Faith |
“Write every day. Regaining momentum takes three times as much energy
as sustaining momentum.” Daniel H. Pink
Setting aside a specific time to write has proven this quote on sustained momentum to be spot on. The words seem to flow more freely, creativity sparks a bit quicker, and techniques are implemented with more ease.
I wish the same could be said for other areas in my life where momentum is crying out to be regained. For those of you who’ve read my blog for awhile you know I began running last year and absolutely loved it. Because of severe reflux I was advised to find another means of exercising. That was in August, and I have yet to search for something new (I have the extra pounds to prove it!) I’d like to say I’m still mourning over the loss of a loved calorie burner, but the truth is, I simply lack the motivation to find another.
If we didn’t get such a crazy deal through Brian’s work with the Sports Club, I would be rowing with Beth here — but I do, so I can’t.
The fact of the matter is, if I keep doing what I’m doing, I will continue getting what I’m getting, and that’s not a direction I plan to pursue. Perhaps that’s why the above quote resonates so deeply.
Yes, it may take three times as much energy to regain momentum, but no momentum at all will deplete my life of much more than energy.
by Cathy Baker | Faith |
Brian’s birthday isn’t until Tuesday but we decided to celebrate early by heading to Greenfield’s, our favorite bagel place in town, for an out-of-this-world brown sugar blueberry bagel and coffee.
Our original plan was to choose a design or common object and drive around taking snapshots of it in various locations throughout downtown Greenville. It may seem simple or a waste of time, but it’s actually a great opportunity to stretch those creative muscles. Unfortunately, the nippy wind temps didn’t cooperate, so we quickly devised a Plan B and purchased our tickets for the Upcountry History Museum.
It was the best $5.00 we spent all day:
Our Saturday excursion was topped off with a delicious lunch at Trios, one of our downtown favs.
It was, without a doubt, a picture perfect day!
by Cathy Baker | Faith |
I was sad to hear of Steve Job’s most recent leave of absence and what that might mean for his health, as well as his company. A morning show pointed out that Steve Jobs has always had final say in most, if not all, decisions made at Apple, and as far as they know, no one has been groomed for his position when that becomes necessary. If this is accurate, I believe it to be a poor representation of leadership.
This is especially so in the Church, wouldn’t you agree? After all, we were not created to be Lone Rangers. We were created for community.
Wise leadership within the Christian community requires leaders to not only be in place, but to continually mentor others to take their place. (This is where wisdom pays eternal dividends.)
Wise leaders realize they are not the end-all — but a servant to all.
