It creeps in on silent feet when least expected. Surprises me, even when I think I’ve locked the door, deadbolted it. It’s sneaky like that. A joy stealer. Arrives like a thief in the night. A masquerader, a hypocrite. A tempter. Even a liar. Sometimes I throw cold water in its face, stop it in…
Happy Dogs Studio
It’s always fun to discover raw talent, especially when it’s practically in your own back yard. Today I’m excited to introduce you to the work of artist Rob Brown of Happy Dogs Studio in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. Originally from Kentucky, Rob works full-time as a respiratory therapist. In his spare moments, he…
Goodbye Kara Tippetts
“Kara Tippetts went home to be with Jesus on March 22, 2015, after a long slow battle with breast cancer.” Dear Kara, Though I never had the privilege to meet you personally, you made me feel as though I had. From your poignant writings, I knew you to be a warm, grace-filled and beautiful woman. Your genuine…
Artiste Hudson
Hudson arrived home with his first real piece of “artwork” in his school backpack last week. See the paint strokes, random colors? Paint, paper, creativity. That constitutes a real painting to me. And it brought great joy, soared my heart to see his beautiful work. Those who can’t talk, or talk much, even more so…
Prom Yes Drugs No
Hello friends, hope you’re all having a great week and happy spring to you! I heard a lone phoebe bird faintly call this morning, confirming that spring may actually make an appearance in New England this year. (Exhale.) So much bad news on the airwaves these days, I’m excited to share this excellent news I…
Music to My Ears
Just got back home from a beautiful evening. A wonderful but emotional night. Those of you who have more than one child may relate to what I say next. As parents, we love our kids equally. And yet each of our children tugs at our heartstrings a little differently. Jacob’s my second born of four,…
Busted (Yeah Me)
The gas light was NOT on when I pulled into the driveway last night. But when I turn the ignition key this morning? It is. Go figure. “Impossible” I sputter, cursing evil fairies that siphon in the wee hours. Busted (Yeah Me) by allie taylor Today’s a very special day, no extra time for a fill-up. And…
Virtual Safari to South Africa
We have an unusual treat on Through Her Looking Glass today! We’re going on a Virtual Safari to South Africa with my friend Susan Meyers. Susan is a nature photographer extraordinaire who just happens to live in South Africa. Originally from St. John (U.S. Virgin Islands), I met her in high school after she moved stateside with…
Grace for Hudson
Many of you know our youngest son Hudson was diagnosed with Down syndrome shortly after birth nearly five years ago. (Catch up here: Can’t Buy This .) At four, he struggles to communicate. He makes lots of conversational noises and syllables. We just can’t understand it. (Yet.) His vocabulary is limited to a few handfuls of words,…
Frost Heaves
So you know what frost heaves are, right? If you’re not from around here, you might not. Frost heaves are part of the carnage that is our New England roads in winter. It’s rough driving here in winter for many reasons including snow and ice. Then frost heaves jump in the mix. They happen when the…
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