A Trip To Egypt

Years ago, my mom had a desire to do some traveling.  She just said one day, "I'm going to visit Egypt."  We were all a bit surprised because she was 70 years old.  She has always been interested in their culture and felt "connected" with it.  We were so happy she got to take this trip of a lifetime, and we were even more excited when she brought back gifts for us.

A pretty decorative box.

Some earrings with Egyptian symbols on them.

This is her having fun in the shops while looking for clothes and different accessories.

She rode the camels, ate delicious foods, and had a wonderful time.

 

Is there a place that you long to go to, and a place you just feel "connected" to?

"A beautiful thing is never perfect."

 

~Egyptian Proverb

   

~Sheri

A Peaceful View

California has some pretty lakes, and Lake Spaulding is one of them.

We used to have picnics here when the kids were small.

The biggest dandelions I've seen.

Lake Spaulding is a beautiful place to visit.

~Sheri

By the Sea

Island exploring seems like the right way to kick off the weekend.

Shall we stroll along the neighborhoods while the sun sets?

We'll cool off by the sea from the summer temperatures that are still lingering,
 

and peek into all the dazzling shops.
  

This is leisure by the sea...

~Jess

Meet Mr. Owl

While I was out
shopping last
weekend, I saw
these darling owls
in the store window.

 

 

 

I just had to

buy one, and take

him home with me.

 

 

Here's a side

view of him.

 

 

Now, he's there

to greet me every

time I walk in

the kitchen.

 

 

I saw an owl 
up in the tree
I looked at him and
he looked at me.
I couldn't tell you
about his size
For all I saw were
two big eyes!

~Sheri

A New Adventure

Most of you know that I LOVE books, but many of you may not know that I've spent the last seven years teaching English at the university where I earned my M.A. in Literature.  

Last year I was offered a new job in University Administration, and though I absolutely love the work I'm doing now, it's been a BIG transition!

One of greatest challenges was getting organized, and part of that had to do with making my new office feel like home. I spent a year learning a new profession, and I just simply didn't have time to do anything with my office space.

But I'm finally starting to get situated in my new position. I've cleaned out my inbox...

...and started sprucing up my work space!

I began by papering my bookshelf and bulletin board with pretty vintage prints.

Then I added a few warm accents...

...and a familiar friend...

I also decided to create a piece that would remind me of the last seven years I spent in graduate school and working with students in the English courses I taught.

I pieced together several excerpts from my favorite literary passages and the notes my beloved students have given to me over the years.

 

I also made sure to place my favorite collection of poetry on the closest bookshelf to my desk.

The transition into this new role took some time...

But I believe that our past always prepares us for the new adventures that await...

 

~ Nel ~ 

For the Love of Tea

It's time!

for some tea,

a scrumptious snack,

and a brief break from an often mad and modern world.

Won't you join me?

~Jess

Give Me Some Shade, Tree

There's a tree in a charming town nearby that's over 200 years old.  It's a grand big Oak that I have admired, and wanted to share it with you.

The branches are very mysterious, and this tree has weathered many storms.

The trunk is huge - can you imagine all the rings it would have if it was cut down?

This tree has provided shade for us on many a hot, sunny day.

Happy September!

 

 

~Sheri, Jess, Nel