Shelter is my guiding word for this year. It is a non-striving word. A shelter offers refuge, provides safety, and embraces calm and quiet. To me, the library definitely serves as a shelter. A shelter for my intellectual curiosity and a place of peaceful contemplation.My … [Read more...] about Finding Shelter…At The Library
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A Clutter-Free Kitchen: Everything Has Its Place – Part 2 of 2
Kitchen shows clutter free countertops. Only items on the counters are things used on a regular basis, like olive oil, butter, and pepper, which are situated close to the stove. “Clean, crisp, and with not a lot of things going on,” is how Crystal Mains defines her clutter-free … [Read more...] about A Clutter-Free Kitchen: Everything Has Its Place – Part 2 of 2
Another Fun Way To Fill Your Free Time: Furniture Painting (part 4 of 5)
Looking for ways to channel your inner Vincent van Gogh? Why not paint your own sunflowers on that bedside table and give your old furniture new life? Restoring furniture is a hobby that keeps your creative mind working while making sure your budget stays minimal. Terri Coultrap … [Read more...] about Another Fun Way To Fill Your Free Time: Furniture Painting (part 4 of 5)
Community Supported Agriculture – Eat Fresh And Support The Local Food Economy
It’s Ky Proud CSA Week (February 20-24), and a great time to learn all about Community Supported Agriculture. Let’s dive in!It is no secret that eating fresh produce is a good decision for your health. But did you know that it can also be a good decision for your community? … [Read more...] about Community Supported Agriculture – Eat Fresh And Support The Local Food Economy
Growing Up With Grandma (Who Also Happened To Have Alzheimer’s)
Since I was little, I was always bothered by the apology that followed my telling someone about my Grandma having Alzheimer’s. The sympathy they gave me felt entirely unwarranted. While I understood that Alzheimer’s was changing my Grandma, I never saw it as some villainous force … [Read more...] about Growing Up With Grandma (Who Also Happened To Have Alzheimer’s)