According to legend, the Greek goddess of wisdom, Athena, had an owl as her symbol. Today I bought an owl to hold wine corks. There is a correlation. I'll explain. Let's start with my fascination with wine corks. I seldom drink wine. Occasionally sangria but rarely wine. Then again, I rarely drink coffee but my living room sports a great deal of coffee-themed decor. The aroma … [Read more...] about Owl Tell You Why I Bought an Owl Today
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From Old TV to Funky Bookshelf
My husband and I completed this project in under an hour with minimal effort. We hadn't so much as turned on this particular TV in at least 3 years, and it's only purpose was to hold up the alarm clock (also quickly becoming a relic of the past) and my candles. I saw this project on Pinterest and decided to try it. However, it can be dangerous if you touch the wrong parts on … [Read more...] about From Old TV to Funky Bookshelf
Weekend Read: Exploring Newman Wetlands Center with Romancing the Dark in the City of Light by Ann Jacobus
On Sunday, my husband and I joined other nature walkers at Newman Wetlands Center, a wildlife sanctuary registered with the Atlanta Audubon Society. The turtles swam over from the log on which they were sunning and requested food. When we offered only the pleasure of our company, they scowled at us, unimpressed. Next time, we will bring turtle food and cede to their demands … [Read more...] about Weekend Read: Exploring Newman Wetlands Center with Romancing the Dark in the City of Light by Ann Jacobus
