Last weekend I returned to St Augustine to attend a creativity and prayer retreat my dear friend Mandy hosts at her home, called [MAKE]R. Mandy is a talented artist known mostly for her handmade ceramic creations, although I am a pretty big fan of her illustrations as well. Today I thought I would share a few glimpses of the weekend, along with Mandy’s creative and colorful home. This was my second year being a part of [MAKE]R and the third… Read more »
We recently installed a Little Free Library at the park by our house. Have you heard of this movement? It’s a free book exchange you can place at your home or neighborhood. It usually looks like some sort of little house or wooden box on a post. However, if you look on the Internet, you will see that the libraries can take many shapes and sizes. The way it works is that you bring a book you have already read, and exchange it for… Read more »
I recently finished the book, Creative Schools by Ken Robinson & Lou Aronica. You may be familiar with Ken Robinson’s famous TED Talk, “Do schools kill creativity?” It’s my all-time favorite TED Talk. And I am not alone in this. It is one of the all-time highest ranking TED Talk ever. In fact, let me say that if you have not seen it, please skip reading this post and go watch it right now. You will not regret it and I will not be… Read more »
Today I wanted to share a recent family movie night selection that got four thumbs-up from our household. The movie is called “A LEGO Brickumentary”. We recently saw it for rent on iTunes and decided to check it out. So glad we did…it was a great choice for family watching. The documentary takes you through the history and future of LEGO. It was interesting from so many perspectives and kept all of us entertained. Most of all, the movie was inspiring…. Read more »
I just finished a book that is unlike any I’ve ever read before. The Crossroads of Should and Must by Elle Luna. It is the most beautiful book in its message, and its execution. I do not want to rob your experience of reading this book, so I will keep the description and details brief. However, if you want an idea, The Crossroads of Should and Must is about listening to the voice in your heart (or gut). That “voice” is your MUST…. Read more »
