It’s more than a book, it’s a bible! One to be studied and marked up with notes and “ah-ha” realizations. Why? Because she is a master at breaking down social barriers, unraveling outdated ideas that only create more division, and her writing style is modern and easy for the common person to understand. Braving the Wilderness redefines what true belonging is and the relevance of her quest to find this lies within a quote from an interview between Bill Moyers and the divine Maya ...
Set a Spring Table
Pastels and Bunny's are sweet and pretty and very traditional but this year I set a spring table this year with a mix; some traditional elements and a vibrant twist. The entire theme revolved around one thing. Choose a Hero I have fallen in love with tablescapes. The rest of my home could stay the same but a pretty table makes me happy. The only problem is it can be expensive and the decor ideas endless. So, I started with a hero as my foundation and went from there. I have a love ...
Best Spring Punch Recipe
This Easter I'm making the best spring punch recipe. It's a copycat version of the Starbucks Refresher that will also double as April's "sip of the month" which I'll serve at my book club. It's a non-alcoholic beverage but with one shot of vodka it could quickly become a cocktail and that's exactly what I'll do for April's Book Club Social. Now, my good friend Angela, who introduced me to it, makes it a little different than me. Lucky for you, there is no right or wrong and based ...
How to Tell an Uninvited Guest they Can’t Stay With You
Dear Mindy, I recently received an email from someone I only know through work. She wants to come visit, stay with me, and essentially asked me to be her tour guide. Hospitality is not my thing. How do I handle this in a polite way without relinquishing my life for the few days she's here? From,Mrs. Non-hospitality Dear Mrs. Non-hospitality, It always amazes me when people invite themselves in to our lives and homes. Their assumption is peculiar to say the least and their audacity is usually ...
Should I Start a New Career: Possibility vs. Risk
Dear Mindy, Recently I've had a burning desire to move into a new career field and pondered real estate off and on for many years, but my regimented personality has held me back. The uncertainties fall outside of my general risk margin but the fire inside me keeps burning. What’s the missing piece that will give me the push I so very much need? Or that I think I need? I want to run with my passion but my fears are holding me back. From,New Career Seeker Dear New Career ...
Gin, Grapefruit, and Rosemary Cocktail
THIS gin and grapefruit cocktail has to be my newest liquid obsession! A little more laborious than I'd normally like but still really simple. This would be a perfect cocktail for any occasion but I'm making it for our first local book club sesh. To ensure it tasted AH-mazing, I drank it with my friend Jenn on my back patio. She approved- A few things to know: I used fresh grapefruit but that's only because my sister has a plethora of them in her backyard. When I ...