A Poet’s Nod to Autumn – Mary Oliver’s Fall Song
Poetry done well has a way of meandering its way into one's soul. It moves us, inviting us to observe life from a fresh perspective. Mary Oliver is my favorite poet. Every time I read her work I want to grab paper and pen. Every. Single. Time. She inspires me—and I...
Five Overnight Activities to Enjoy with Your Grandchildren
by Cathy Baker Grandchildren heading your way on one of these beautiful Fall evenings? If so, here are some fun ideas to make the most of the season, and your time with the next generation. Pile On! Rake a heapin' pile of leaves on a grassy area of your...
Curling Up With “Simply Tuesday” by Emily P. Freeman
by Cathy Baker What better season to curl up with a book and a warm cup of tea than Fall? This is especially true if the book you're reading is Emily P. Freeman's recent release, Simply Tuesday...Small-Moment Living in a Fast-Moving World. I've been a fan of...
When Music Recalls a Fall Memory
by Cathy Baker There I was, tapping away at the keys, listening to Pandora play quietly in the background, when in a flash, I found myself standing on green linoleum floors in the middle school choir room practicing "For the Beauty of the Earth" for our...
Date Nights and Fall Buckets
by Cathy Baker Friday nights around the Baker house means date night! Tonight, after we trek over to Moe's (hubster's favorite place) we'll make our regular rounds to TJ Maxx and perhaps a bookstore. Yep, we empty nesters know how to whoop it up on a Friday...
Decluttering of a Different Sort
by Cathy Baker This month we've learned how things like accountability, choosing wise priorities, and organizing our evenings can help us make over our mornings. Today let's talk decluttering. Not the kind of clutter collecting in our closets, but the sort that...
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