Tag: bloom
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Bloom 12 – The Year That Was
A year ago, I thought I’d write a great many more “Bloom” posts. Then again, I never thought I’d write 90 “Good Thing” posts, so there it is. “Bloom” was my word of choice for 2025 and, in many ways, I set some great goals that helped me do just that. Let’s see: Yes, I…
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One Good Thing
May your holidays have been merry! I sincerely hope they were filled to the brim with joy, kindness, wonder, and all manner of good things. Mine were lovely – it was certainly a painter’s holiday, as you can see from the pictures – but my One Good Thing today is that I am learning to…
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Bloom 11 – Ripples in the Water
A year ago, Hurricane Helene tore through western North Carolina, causing widespread destruction and devastation on a level you don’t want to see, much less experience. A year later, there is still a lot of work to do – this was a life-changing event for the small towns and rural areas of this region and…