Christmas homecoming. How many years ago had it been since I was home last for Christmas? I don't remember, but I know I have only been back a handful of times in the last twenty six years.   But…

  2005     In our village lives another Franco-American family. Their little boy Luca asked me with pleading eyes, "Corey, remember last year Santa came to your house to see me?" Barely, did the word yes come out of…

                 After telling Chelsea (who was four at the time,) the story of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, of their long travel, the ride on the donkey and when they arrived there was no room in the…

    The back door is the front door in my childhood home. Everyone uses it except people who are selling something, or those coming to talk about religion. The back door is a screen door. Painted black with a…

  Last night my mom and her friend Holly gave me a party in their shop called: Gatherings. Family, and friends came to share the evening together. I had a wonderful time seeing love gathered in one place. My daughter,…

Photo Source and for more information on Cat in the Cradle Soaps and products. Every Saturday I focus on a different artist that I admire. From potters to painters, chefs to collectors, seamstress to songwriters, lifestyle to lovers… anyone who…