I’m looking forward to an outing with my friend Dee Dee this weekend and finally meeting her twin grandchildren! I am thrilled to be seeing her daughter Devin too, mother to these two beautiful babies.
Have a great weekend! Happy spring!… Read more
Peace Corps
It’s the weekend!
I’m looking forward to sticking close to home this weekend. If the weather cooperates, I’ll work in the gardens. If it doesn’t, there are lots of things to do inside.
I hope that you enjoy the first weekend of June.… Read more
Following Up with Devin Mara, Peace Corps Volunteer
Last year I wrote about Devin Mara’s work as a Peace Corps Volunteer on the island of Pohnpei in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). I wanted to catch you all up on what’s been happening with Devin. The photo above shows a Yap traditional stick dance performed by elementary students.… Read more
It’s the weekend!
We’re getting more snow and cold weather. Seriously! It’s okay, because I’m making Julia’s Boeuf Bourguignon and it is great cold weather food. I really need to exercise this weekend, because, Boeuf Bourguignon.
Here’s a little something from Maya Angelou, “Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take but by the moments that take your breath away.”
I hope that this weekend you have a moment that takes your breath away.… Read more
Devin Mara, Peace Corps Volunteer
This post is the first in a new series called Giving Back. This series features people who are trying make a difference in the lives of others and, in doing so, working to make this world a better place. I think that we can all agree that the world can use more kindness and people helping others.
The first person in this series is Devin Mara, a Peace Corps volunteer. I’ve known Devin since she was a young child and I am so impressed with her decision to join the Peace Corps. Devin is dynamic and adventurous. It doesn’t surprise … Read more