Born and raised in Connecticut (a Yankee at heart), I have been
living in Arizona since 1992. My way here was very circuitous but
it now home for me, my husband and 3 children.

I believe I was born to seek the beauty in things. As a child I
rescued animals; as an adult I’ve renovated broken furniture and
dilapidated homes. I am the one who believes in second chances.
Seeing the good in people and fearing evil makes up my moral
compass. Happiness comes naturally to me and on those days
when joy seems scarce, I look to the simplest things~the warmth
of the sun on my face; the breeze through the trees; the hugs of
my children or picking a warm tomato from the vine.

As we all know, life isn’t a bowl of cherries. But I have come to
accept that life is bittersweet. The bitter times make the sweet
ones even sweeter. I realize that a kind word or a smile can make
someone’s day. It costs nothing but the benefits are priceless.

My reason for blogging is that I want to celebrate the good that life
has to offer. Living here on this unique historic estate is such a gift
worth sharing. In a world where hatred and division are prevalent,
I hope coming to the blog will offer a respite of kindness,
friendship, and a bit of loveliness.

With smiles,