by Mary Elizabeth | May 1, 2020 | Inspiration, Personal Journey, Take Action
Use what talents you possess; the woods would be very silent if no birds sang except those that sang best. Henry van Dyke I have been accused of being a perfectionist. It always makes me bristle. “Ridiculous!” I shout. And, as...
by Mary Elizabeth | Apr 24, 2020 | Difficult Stories
It has been an unprecedented and difficult week in Nova Scotia. Last Sunday, a gunman terrorized a small community in rural Nova Scotia. Portapique is a picturesque community in Colchester County. It is an idyllic place that was little known, even within the province....
by Mary Elizabeth | Apr 15, 2020 | Uncategorized
Let it go There are some stories that we need to let go. Or more accurately, some related baggage that should be discarded. It’s important to keep the lessons but unproductive, even unhealthy, to cling to all thoughts of would’ve,...
by Mary Elizabeth | Apr 1, 2020 | Challenge, Photography
Social Isolation Memories There are plenty of places to find inspiration for a photo project – 365 days or 100 days – 52 weeks – 12 months – 4 seasons – a particular person or object through the year – or an unexpected time of...
by Mary Elizabeth | Mar 22, 2020 | Inspiration
Many people are familiar with the Bayeux Tapestry, which tells the story of the Norman Conquest and the Battle of Hastings through an embroidered cloth almost 230 M Long. Learn more in this short film: The Bayeux Tapestry – Seven Ages of Britain from BBC...
by Mary Elizabeth | Mar 6, 2020 | Organization, Take Action
Sometimes you have to move on For many years, I have wanted to restore an old trunk. Several years ago, I picked up one that had be thrown out with the trash. It was in decent shape and I took it home with the best of intentions to either restore it to a...
by Mary Elizabeth | Feb 23, 2020 | Inspiration
This morning, I received my weekly Inspirations: All Stitched Up newsletter in my mailbox. (Issue 222, FEB 21, 2020). Reading this is always a welcome way to start my day with creative ideas. If you do – or admire – hand work, you can sign-up...
by Mary Elizabeth | Feb 12, 2020 | Inspiration
Make Gratitude Part of Your Story This article from GoodLife Zen gives some insights into the powere of gratitude. Source: 12 Gratitude Quotes That Made Me a Believer – Goodlife Zen Strive to make gratitude part of your story,...
by Mary Elizabeth | Feb 5, 2020 | Personal Journey, Telling YOUR Stories
Dad was born on February 5 so this day is always an emotional one for me. Dad loved his birthday, which usually turned into a birthday week. He saved all his birthday cards and every year around mid January, he would start to display them around the house, adding...
by Mary Elizabeth | Jan 28, 2020 | Challenge, Take Action
…first time caller. I heard this on a radio call-in show when I was driving this afternoon. I don’t often listen to call-in shows but it seems whenever I catch one, at least one person makes this comment to begin their conversation. Today...
