A Quiet Place to Land

Have We Completely Lost the Plot?
Have We Completely Lost the Plot?
Your lived experience is the most valuable asset you have. Let me say that again, Your Lived Experience Is The Most Valuable Asset You Have. You don't need a paid... Read more...
Everyone is an Artist...
Everyone is an Artist...
We create out of passion; but is passion enough when your very existence requires money to be earned just to survive? Monetization of passion is the ideal route to circumvent... Read more...
Modern Wisdom from Middle Earth
Modern Wisdom from Middle Earth
As someone who considers herself a lover of literature, I’m slightly ashamed to admit that I’m just now making my way through The Lord of the Rings trilogy. The snow day... Read more...
Table for One
Table for One
It was November of 1993 as I stepped off the plane in Shannon, Ireland with a railway pass in hand and a pack on my back eager to explore the... Read more...
Collecting
Collecting
"I have some plates that we actually use for dining (as opposed to display), and it feels pretty nice to set the table with something you love and put them... Read more...
Cooking the Book
Cooking the Book
In winter, when the garden is asleep and I am spending the majority of the day indoors I love nothing more than curling up with one of my books and... Read more...
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
I've been wondering... When they say it is the most wonderful time of the year; are they actually referring to the week in-between Christmas & the New Year? Is that... Read more...
Childlike Wonder
Childlike Wonder
When I was younger, Christmas couldn’t come quickly enough. It was full of light and fun, and I wanted to be part of all the festivities. It was the time... Read more...
Christmas Cake
Christmas Cake
Don't get me wrong, I love traditions; but there is a fine line between tradition and resignation. In some ways I think I felt resigned to host Christmas the same... Read more...
Holiday Magic
Holiday Magic
It's just that the real magic happens when we let go of our expectations and enjoy the moment. Perhaps that is what truly being present is all about. Releasing expectations. Read more...
Plenty to be Thankful For
Plenty to be Thankful For
Setting the scene for your Thanksgiving dinner is just as important as the food itself. I’m sure I’m not the only one with an arsenal of pumpkin and cinnamon candles... Read more...
Seasons
Seasons
"Like the weather, seasons of life come in all sorts of packages. Some drag on longer than anticipated, some are over too quickly, some more brutal than others and some... Read more...