The End of an Era

The End of an Era

STOP. I know your lives are busy. So is mine. We all have too much to do and too little time. I get it. However, I want to ask you to pause for a minute and remember this day because it's the end of an era. The heavenly realm shifted this morning in the Blue Ridge...

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Baby, It’s Cold Outside

Baby, It’s Cold Outside

I'm snuggled under a blanket with my feet before the fire as I watch the snow falling. I'm settled in and warm and I'm not going out today. But I thought it's an appropriate time to share an excerpt from my book, Life Lessons from the Hive, to give you something to...

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Is the New Year old yet?

Is the New Year old yet?

Okay, we're less than two weeks into 2018. But honestly, once all the Christmas and New Year's celebrations are over and the brightly colored decorations are put away, I dread the cold dismal days of January and February looming ahead. Aren't you already longing for...

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Moving Forward into 2018

Moving Forward into 2018

The holidays are coming to a close. Many of us are dismantling the tree and taking down the lights. 2018 is right around the corner and the long winter nights are looming before us. It's a great time to curl up with a book. May I suggest Life Lessons from the Hive?...

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Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas

Bees don't celebrate Christmas. They don't exchange gifts or decorate a tree, but beekeepers do -- at least this one does. I love every part of the season: twinkling lights, pine-smelling wreaths, feasts, trees, jolly old elves, red ribbons, carols and gifts. Most of...

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The Light

The Light

This time of year we all get caught up in the Holiday Shuffle Dance. Our calendars are crammed with Hallmark movies, office parties, bright red scarves, stockings on the mantel, get-togethers with friends, homemade sugar cookies, carols on the radio, mouth-watering...

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Did you know?

Did you know?

Did you know that there are three types of bees in one hive? The queen, drones (males) and workers (females)? They all have specific jobs and they all work together. Maybe there's something we humans could learn from the bees.

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Waiting not-so-Patiently

Waiting not-so-Patiently

So, here I sit on a cold rainy day drumming my fingers while God is trying to teach me patience. (I hate those lessons, don't you?) The book is complete, except for the final proofs. but we can't get the printed proofs until the cover is formatted correctly. So now...

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