A poem about two dear friends and all the adventures they have together. Sharing the good times and getting thru the bad. Life is better when you have a friend by your side who is willing to walk it with you – regardless. A cute and uplifting piece!
A Quilt Corner Tale… the story behind how the artist turned photographs of her friend’s garden into a quilt. Lucy has a remarkable green thumb and this is captured forever in a quilt using a tradition Ohio Star pattern. A delightful story of love and friendship across time and many miles.
A New Year’s reflection on the words of the prophet Jeremiah. How God has plans to prosper us; offering us hope and a good future. An uplifting read of reassurance and encouragement during the difficult times within which we live.
A quilt depicting the Memorial Cairn on the Culloden battlefield reminds us that the resolution of conflict is possible. The birth of Christ does offer us peace on earth – if we truly take this message to heart. All things are possible… even the resolution of conflict.
On All Saint’s Day and at the Celtic Samhuinn, we recall the lives of dear ones now passed from sight. As the Autumn leaves turn color and fall… we bask in the memory of those now gone. Lighting a candle in the dark of the year; and in our minds visit with them once again. How blessed we are to have them with us still… if only in our hearts.
A Quilt Corner Tale… behind the making of a fractured landscape quilt depicting Rannoch Moor. And all the little – but significant – details which makes this quilt so exceptional. A tribute to Scotland and the symbols which define her. And to the memory of Roy Williamson who composed the National Anthem – Flower of Scotland.
An inspirational poem on the promise of Hope. When life gets challenging and things seem to go wrong, where do we turn? This poem reminds us that better times are ahead even in the darkest of days. And… that God holds our hand and walks by our side all the way through. An encouraging and reassuring message.
A reflection on Oswald Chamber’s message that God does not give us overcoming life -but rather gives us life as we overcome. The strain and problems provide the strength needed to see our way through to calmer and better days. God walks beside and hold us up all the way long. And so, we come to know peace once more.
Lughnasadh and a season of harvest. Earth’s bounty providing us with sustenance through the barren winter months. We were not meant to dominate nature, but rather to be stewards taking care. And so, give thanks for Nature’s abundance. Working in harmony to ensure this continues for the generations to come.
A Quilt Corner Tale… telling the story behind the making of Callanish. The magnificent Standing Stones found on the Isle of Lewis. Follow along step-by step as the artist takes you through with photographs and delightful commentary,
They say patience is a virtue. For most it is also elusive. We feel a need to get it done – yesterday. Tying ourselves in knots as a result. When we understand patience as “active waiting” it becomes more doable. St. Francis De Sales advised, “Have patience with all things, but first of all with yourself.” So we take to heart his wisdom.
The Oran Mor, or Great Song, is the Celtic primordial myth of Creation. And it can be heard within us – if we only listen. Thoreau spoke of those who walk to the beat of a different drummer. They hear this music – the Oran Mor -from within. Listen to your heart, your intuition. You will feel whole and at peace. Being in step with yourself is more important than marching to the call of this troubled world.
Join the journey as I write my own
“How-to”
Sharing random thoughts and musings on spirituality, faith and friendship…
the questions of life, the challenges… and yes, even the frustrations…
sprinkled with a dash of hope
and encouragement.
Words and quilts express it best
filling my journal with colour.
So… how do you ‘muse your life?