Who among us has not sifted through a cloudy, confusing situation only to finally, and after great trial, see the truth of things? That feeling deserves its own unique word, I believe. The sense of profound relief when the truth has finally, gracefully and undeniably risen up.This is the rare and still-sweet form of relief I am thinking on today… N

Many a great blessing says that we drink not to fill emptiness, but to celebrate fullness. Those moments that call for a toast, a raising of the glass, indeed can be some of our fullest and most memorable. A wedding, a friend’s accomplishment, a colleague’s retirement, even just the joy of gathering with those we love at the holidays. This kin

Sharing a meal may be the oldest gesture of human companionship and trust there is. Few activities are so subtly yet profoundly significant than eating together. I think back to ancient hunter/gatherer days, and the origins of this practice. When your neighboring band invited you to share in the bounty of the hunt, it would have registered on a dee

Have you ever gone to someone’s house and suddenly been inspired by this innovative decorating idea you’d never considered? We all adorn our space, one way or another. Sometimes, though, we encounter an expression of living that opens up a whole new world of possibilities. Ah yes, we could rise to that level of festivity! Or, that is so charming, i