Gerti’s Lane
As I look back on 49 years of life, I can see many different roads in my past. Some of those roads were high-speed interstates where the years flew by […]
“Out and About” in Winston-Salem with Crossnore Communities for Children – “Sips at the Silo”
On Thursday May 12th, Crossnore Communities for Children held its first ever Sips at the Silo event at Miracle Grounds Farm. The goal of Sips at the Silo was to raise awareness for children […]
Creative Ideas to Reuse Waste Part 1
The effortless task of transferring plant-based matter to the garbage feels routine. We are conditioned to believe kitchen scraps do not have a secondary purpose; yet, taking just a few […]
Thrift Shopping 101
Thrift shopping has increasingly become the thing to do. Whether you are looking for an item, a piece of clothing, gadgets or furniture, the world of thrifting opens up so […]
July 2022 “From the Heart”
Happy 4th of July! We continue to adjust to our smaller house and life on the farm, lol! My husband keeps joking we should make a family video to “Green […]
The View from My Section
The Proust Effect As you’re lying on the beach this summer, or by the pool, or simply walking in the park with your earbuds in listening to your favorite music, […]
A Few Tips for Surviving Inflation
Inflation certainly takes some of the joy out of everyday living. When you roll up to a gas pump and the price says $4.35 a gallon for regular, it can […]
Baby Names Trends for 2022
After two years of disruption and uncertainty, new parents of 2022 are looking at names that convey hope and light! Playful names with a healthy dose of fun! Here are […]
The Vine and Branches
John 15:1-11 — “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that […]
Resolving the “I’m Bored” Mantra
From the perspective of youth, summer is a time of eliminating clocks and schedules, of slow pace days mingled with socialization; yet, despite the anticipated need to bask in the […]