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Current ArticlesThis feed's current articles are shown below. Subscribe for updates to all the content available in this feed, or click through here to see the original article.  A Provençal civil wedding. In France, before any church bells ring or flower petals scatter in chapels, there must first be a civil ceremony at the city hall. It’s the official beginning, the legal part, the one that counts here. We gathered in the village square under a sky that promised no shade and a sun that didn’t bother to... Read the whole entry... »
- While We Danced
- Au Revoir Sacha
- The Helper
- Empathy Trumped Fear
- The Work in Progress
  The day before our friends daughter’s wedding, we gathered—this group of old friends who feel like family, and have for so many years. We went for a walk in the countryside. Olive trees lined the path, with vineyards nearby, lavender in bloom, and even capers growing wild. The sun was warm, but every so often a breeze passed through,... Read the whole entry... »
 For those of you who’ve read my blog over the years, you know Annie. You know she was one of the dearest friends of my life. She was a presence so full of grace, warmth, and spirit, that her memory is etched into my heart. She was a friend to my entire family. She was family. There are days that pass quietly, and then there are days... Read the whole entry... »
 There’s something tender and unbelievable about watching your children grow—not just older, but into themselves. The ones I once held in my arms now stand taller than me. They move through the world with a quiet confidence, unfolding like wings I always knew were there. It reminds me of how a caterpillar disappears inside a cocoon and,... Read the whole entry... »
 Tapestries from centuries ago were more than decorative—they were narratives in rich hues and textures, portable emblems of wealth and piety. They wrapped storied scenes around the walls of chateaux, fortresses and churches. Centuries old tapestries wove more than silk and wool—they wove questions. They were symbols of wealth, tools of... Read the whole entry... »
 The Helper
 2025-06-24 11:00 UTC by Corey
 They want to help—
Always.
Not because they know how,
but because they want to. Curious eyes catch what we miss.
A crumb, a wrinkle in cloth, the beat of a dripping faucet-
a question wrapped in silence—
What does this do?
Why does that bend?
Can I do it? We’re often in a hurry.
We say,
“Not... Read the whole entry... »
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