Thoughts on Faith, Books, and Gardens
There is a small pocket park in a nearby town square, and once when walking around, I snapped the above picture of this quote. “Use what talents you possess; the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best.” I had no idea who Henry Van Dyke was... Continue Reading →
Happy Day 8 of the 12 Days of Blogmas! Today we are looking at the history behind another classic Christmas carol. In 1863, the American Civil War was raging and in Massachusetts, a young son named Charles defied his father’s wishes and left to join the Union Army. He sent his father a letter after... Continue Reading →
Happy 12 Days of Blogmas Day 5! Sometimes in the midst of a busy holiday season, we need to slow down and take some time to breathe and reflect on the whys behind our crazy rushing around. Henry David Thoreau, best known for his work, Walden, and reflections on nature and being an advocate for... Continue Reading →
Rachel F. Jean 