I know posts of late have been on the sappy side. You can blame the sleep deprivation, hormones or the vicious news cycle, whatever the reason, I need an outlet for some heartwarming, mushyness. I think we all do. How on earth do I instill kindness and integrity when modern-day manhood is so often toxic and violent? These are broad strokes of course, but the challenge is real. As the youngsters say, wha.

Chalk Paint Decorative Paint Colors. Cottage Treasures Old and New. Call The Pink House for more information. The Pink House is moving! July 2, 2014.

Discovering the love for life and learning. Friday, February 13, 2015. I thought I was ahead of the game when starting Valentine crafts a few weeks ago on a Crafternoon. I do think everything is adorable if not clever, especially for a last minute attempt! Love, love, love this! 2 cups brown sugar.

Monday, February 4, 2013. Did you get busy with the holiday season and miss the opportunity to send Christmas cards? The moral here is that there will never be a perfect time for a photo and with Photoshop and other editing software I could always edit it if it bothered me. I must remember this next year. Then I raided my stash of envelopes and stuck them in the mail. I also sent some via email.

Going on the adventure of a lifetime. So I Fell in the River. Lanterns floating away at the temple. Before long, I was restless and wanted to get back in the thick of it all and head to river where we co.