“Out on a Limb”
Jill Roberts2020-12-09T15:13:06+00:00I recently heard on a podcast, someone share a question they were commonly asked by their father in childhood: “What did you fail at today?” The intention was not to ridicule, but [...]
“A Rainy Morning”
Jill Roberts2020-12-08T20:52:58+00:00I hear the rain's patter, like chain dragging across hardwood floors. I open my eyes. The sky is aglow. The sun's rays continue to push through clouds, and force the dawn to [...]
“Be Kind”
Jill Roberts2020-12-08T21:00:36+00:00When I was kid, I believed when I reached adulthood, life would suddenly open up and begin to make sense. Uncertainties would melt away, and life would present with fewer difficulties. At [...]
“Thanksgiving 2020”
Jill Roberts2020-12-08T21:04:49+00:00On this Thanksgiving, I have an even deeper appreciation for family and friends. Especially those who have provided a safe place to fall during this challenging year. These crazy times have taken [...]
Handcrafted in Connecticut
Jill Roberts2021-09-09T13:37:11+00:00By Jill Roberts In my joy of sharing things that excite me, I wanted to give a shout out to a craftsman in Connecticut, who’s creating some great home furnishing pieces with [...]
“Not all my ideas are good ones”
Jill Roberts2020-05-14T10:15:41+00:00If I sit on any idea long enough, I’m certain to talk myself out it. Okay, maybe I don’t plant every idea, since I come up with dozens daily, but I do [...]
“Needing to Recharge”
Jill Roberts2020-03-31T23:57:51+00:00March 30, 2020 With this social distancing, I haven’t left the house since last Friday. Additionally, the weather has been gloomy, so I haven’t been motivated to get outside. When I saw [...]
“How will I shine today?”
Jill Roberts2020-05-14T10:27:45+00:00March 25, 2020 When I woke this morning to the light of a new day, it was abundantly clear that life continues regardless of what’s going on with this virus. Yes, we [...]
What Trees Can Teach Us About Being Prepared
Jill Roberts2020-03-21T20:49:45+00:00By Jill Roberts / March 21, 2020 Aside from making grocery runs, my family and I have been fairly hunkered down for the past week. Although we all believe we’ll eventually be [...]