Archive for August, 2008
Roots and Wings
I’ve been feeling on the edge for the past couple of days, knowing that today #1 daughter would return to New York City, where she is a college student. I’d shopped for groceries so she wouldn’t have to deal with that upon her return to the City, and helped her with some of the […]
Published by fromskilledhands on August 30th, 2008 tagged Musings, Change, Caring, New York City | 11 Comments »
The Chicken Hospice
A few weeks ago, one of my hens, one of the original flock (which makes her a senior citizen), started having trouble walking. The other hens began picking on her mercilessly. She would cower and hide her head under one of the nesting boxes. The others wouldn’t let her eat or drink, […]
Published by fromskilledhands on August 26th, 2008 tagged Helping, Learning, Animals, Patience | 14 Comments »
My Town Monday: Taking a Walk Through Town
The Village of Peninsula, Ohio, population 602, is a sweet place. It was built by hands, hearts and imaginations of folks who carved their lives out of a wilderness.
Published by fromskilledhands on August 25th, 2008 tagged Peninsula, Cuyahoga Valley, My Town Monday, Community, Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad | 10 Comments »
My Town Monday: Village of Peninsula, Ohio
The Village of Peninsula, Ohio, population 602, is a special place. Follow me through town, and you’ll have a glimpse of one of the places I call home.
Published by fromskilledhands on August 17th, 2008 tagged Peninsula, Cuyahoga Valley, My Town Monday, Community, Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad | 22 Comments »
Akron’s Little Blue Santa and Friends
We have been fortunate enough receive more press coverage about our Little Blue Guy, AKA the Little Blue Santa, and his friends. Here is a link to the article that Katie Byard wrote for the Akron Beacon Journal. If you would like to read more about the Little Blue Santa, please follow these links.
The […]
Published by fromskilledhands on August 12th, 2008 tagged Art, Christmas, Collecting, Giveaway, Little Blue Santa, Caring | 5 Comments »
My Town Monday: Home Travels. Part One
I have come to realize that home really is where the heart is; and that the cool thing about this is that it travels.
I have, in the past year, left my heart with my daughter in NYC, and in the mountains of Black Mountain, North Carolina and Blue Mountain Lake, NY.
I have discovered so much […]
Published by fromskilledhands on August 10th, 2008 tagged Craft, One World, Peninsula, Cuyahoga Valley, My Town Monday, Community, Home, New York City, Traveling, Blue Mountain Lake, Adirondack Mountains | 15 Comments »
The Torch Has Been Lit: Let the Games Begin!
The 2008 Summer Olympics start on Friday. Athletes from across the planet have converged to demonstrate their amazing skills. There are plenty of political, human rights and health issues with regards to the Beijing Olympics. But there is no denying the beauty of bodies in motion, celebrating our humanity and the community we share.
My […]
Published by fromskilledhands on August 6th, 2008 tagged Joy, Community, Olympics, Beijing | 5 Comments »
My Town Monday: the Road Most Traveled
This week’s My Town Monday post is on the road most traveled—–you know, the one that is paved with good intentions.
I had intended to write about our trip to beautiful Blue Mountain Lake, NY, where we visited the Adirondack Museum, climbed mountains, and played in the clear water of the lake. We […]
Published by fromskilledhands on August 4th, 2008 tagged Now, creativity, Musings, Words, Caring, Helping, Blue Mountain Lake, Adirondack Mountains | 7 Comments »
Rock On, Little Blue Guy!
I have written about one of my own true loves, the Little Blue Santa, and how he has touched so many people. I have written about making him, and how he has changed our lives.
We continue to hear from people whose lives have been blessed by the Little Blue Guy. Relationships that have been […]