I’m not a musician, but I have been married to one for 39 years. I have raised a few. People ask me what instrument I play and I say, “the radio”. I have learned a few things along the way. Musicians hear differently than non-musicians. I hear the whole, they hear the parts. My musicians … Continue reading I Am Not a Musician
Inspiration
The Last Week
You know that even though I haven’t been posting, I have still been writing. After all, this blog is an e-journal of sorts. My diary, so others will know they are not alone in their feelings. This is what I have written in the last week of Mom’s life. It’s long. If you just want … Continue reading The Last Week
John C. Campbell Folk School
In 1908, John Campbell and his wife Olive Dame packed their belongings in a covered wagon (the RV of their time) and began a road trip that would change a multitude of lives. They were on a fact-finding mission to increase the quality of life of the mountain people in Appalachia, but in order to … Continue reading John C. Campbell Folk School
Spring has Sprung
The flowers are making an appearance. Right on time. The pear trees have changed into their dresses of green. The cherries are not far behind. Their pale pink blossoms are spilling confetti into the air and onto the paths. The wild azaleas are rising their blush faces to the sun. The pink dogwoods are magnificent … Continue reading Spring has Sprung
The Sound of Many Waters
From the time I was a little girl, I have loved the sound of running water because it calls to me. We had creek in our neighborhood that we had to cross on the way to the pool. I regularly dillydallied on the way home to visit with the creek. In the mountains, I knew … Continue reading The Sound of Many Waters
The Land of Opportunity
This is a repost of a blog I wrote four years ago...right after I returned from Thailand to visit Hannah while she was on her mission trip around the world. It is still accurate. I have spent the last year learning about the world. Through the eyes of my daughter, I have seen amazing and … Continue reading The Land of Opportunity
Michelle's Mosaic 