There is something magnetic about pure beauty. Fresh flowers have a simple, gaze-gripping splendor that I never tire of. Beauty stirs up something inside of me and refreshes my soul: autumn foliage, textured mountains, dancing streams, vibrant clay colored canyons, and wide open green spaces. They give me an indescribable thrill, how about you? Even […]
When it comes to fantasy fiction, I happily enter into the world of make-believe. But when I behold the fires of Mordor or the magical, shifting stairways of Hogwarts, my sense of awe is stunted by reality. Fear, suspense, and wonder stay within the boundaries of my imagination, rarely going so far as to affect […]
Heritage gives us a sense of belonging. Our roots connect us to the past and provide a foundation for who we are and a launch point for where we are going, or in some cases a clear idea of where we are not going. These are important matters for personal identity, but maybe even more […]
(This post contains affiliate links) Ain’t nobody got time for pulverizing hazelnuts, on a quest for the holy grail of Nutella. But if you crave something slightly sweet, rich and cocoa-y in the morning, this chocolate toast spread is for you my friend. I’ve tried, with some success, to eat healthier breakfasts, but I can […]