It’s where you look.

It’s Friendship Friday! This is the day to focus on giving back or paying it forward. Do you ever wake up and just don’t feel it? The sun is up and the birds are still chirping but you just don’t feel chipper. It’s all about perspective. I would encourage you to change how you lookContinue reading “It’s where you look.”

Giving back at home.

It’s Friendship Friday! This is the day to focus on giving back or paying it forward. And today’s post hits close to home. Many of you personally know my family…my daughter Tara, dog Shadow, and husband Joel. Well, the ones closest to you often see the best and worst of us. Recently I signed upContinue reading “Giving back at home.”

Friends are what makes it.

It’s Friendship Friday! This is the day to focus on giving back or paying it forward. For me the whole reason I am here doing what I do is for the people, not to get more. The more people I help the more I can give back. But do you ever get tired? I do.Continue reading “Friends are what makes it.”

It’s all about connection.

It’s Friendship Friday! Today is the day to focus on giving back or paying it forward. I hope you feel the connection. I hope this group is like family to you, a functional one. I know you can go to a store for your crafting supplies. I know that there are other places and otherContinue reading “It’s all about connection.”

Giving back through quilting.

It’s Friendship Friday! This is the day to focus on giving back or paying it forward. I get so touched by how such a small gesture can touch so deeply. Recently one of the Red Door Crafters finished some quilts and I made some coordinating cards to be sent to a few of the peopleContinue reading “Giving back through quilting.”

Mentoring the next generation.

It’s Friendship Friday! This is the day to focus on giving back or paying it forward. Today is the day that I say thank you. Thank you for your support and trusting me to lead this crafty group. Thank you for giving not only to me, but also to the community. I bet you’re wonderingContinue reading “Mentoring the next generation.”

It’s the small things.

It’s Friendship Friday! This is the day to focus on giving back or paying it forward. Last week I talked about listening. This week I want to talk about the details. When you are in a relationship with a spouse, significant other, or friend it is often the little things that will drive you crazy.Continue reading “It’s the small things.”

Just listen.

It’s Friendship Friday! This is the day to focus on giving back or paying it forward. Instead of thinking about what to do or buy to make someone feel better, loved, or wanted maybe it’s just time to listen. I learned this from my daughter this week. She was on the phone, yes phone, notContinue reading “Just listen.”

It’s the little things.

It’s Friendship Friday! Today is the day to focus on giving back or paying it forward. Sometimes it’s the little things that really help to keep you going. Usually the big things are great for a picture moment but, at least for me, they don’t seem to last as long. It’s the little details thatContinue reading “It’s the little things.”

Tourists…

It’s Friendship Friday! This is the day to focus on giving back or paying it forward. Spring is in the air and the flowers are blooming. What does this mean? For some it means allergies. Others it means warmer weather is coming. For many it means it is the beginning of tourist season. With thatContinue reading “Tourists…”