I never imagined some of my favorite Christmas ornaments would come from Haiti. Truth be told, when I was there in October I loaded up on ornaments for gifts, but now I can't bear to part with them. The metal work is gorgeous, and I am especially enamored with those pieces since … [Read more...] about Have a Heart (of Haiti) This Holiday Season
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Thank You for Helping Haiti
I should have taken pictures, but the image will be forever etched in my brain, and the corresponding generosity imprinted on my heart. My living room has been the staging zone for donations to Haiti. Friends and neighbors have left packages every day on my porch.Bird and Deal … [Read more...] about Thank You for Helping Haiti
Heart of Haiti in the Heart of Home
I don't work with my hands. I clack on keys as I write, but what I create is ethereal, not tangible. There are beauty in words, but it's not the same as a thing of beauty that strikes you in each passing step. I have a burst of sun that sits atop the table in my entry hall. It's … [Read more...] about Heart of Haiti in the Heart of Home
5:00 Fridays
I grappled with posting today. I mean, I feel kinda lousy throwing back a cool cocktail while millions of people are struggling for a simple glass of water in Port Au Prince, Haiti. It is hard to belt out a guffaw and embrace glee while I know so many people are hurting in the … [Read more...] about 5:00 Fridays