A Note from the Editor: What do you Cherish?
“Under the microscope, the little becomes larger.To enlarge your life, treasure the little things of life.” -Martin Uzochukwu Ugwu As we began to put this issue together, the team floated ideas: Meditation. Dancing with friends. Good food. Gorgeous textiles. Tiny … Continue reading A Note from the Editor: What do you Cherish?
Playlists: Musical Treasures
Friends. Books. Memories. Photographs. Time. Sunlight. Freedom. Each other. What do they have in common? They’re treasures, and the themes of a lot of really great music. As summer winds down, we begin to look ahead to autumn. The days … Continue reading Playlists: Musical Treasures
Lady Victoria Shines With Every Note
“Music is a treasure and a love and a delight. It clears people’s souls and lifts them high.” ― David Rodigan From the walkway in front of her patron’s shop, Lady Victoria entertains passersby with bright and energetic music from an … Continue reading Lady Victoria Shines With Every Note
Trinket Trading: Trash or Treasure?
In the 50+ year history of Renaissance festivals, trinket trading is a relatively new phenomenon. As the concept is embraced by new people without an understanding of its origins the practice is at risk; many shows have, with valid reasons, … Continue reading Trinket Trading: Trash or Treasure?
Dream Weaver: Threads of Inspiration from Textile Artist Alexandra Jean Auger
So often, when we think of woven textiles, we imagine chunky autumnal knits, cozy and warm sweaters in shades of olive green and ember. But Alexandra Jean Auger creates differently. Her festive summery tapestries, with their creative shapes and bright … Continue reading Dream Weaver: Threads of Inspiration from Textile Artist Alexandra Jean Auger
A Guided Meditation for Remembrance and Comfort
Meditation can greatly improve both physical and mental health, as proven in studies by Harvard, the National Institutes of Health, and many other respected institutions. However, when learning to meditate, many of us find it difficult to quiet our minds … Continue reading A Guided Meditation for Remembrance and Comfort
Thanks, it has pockets! (A History)
How many of us have girls, or were girls, who gathered treasures like magpies when children? Shiny rocks, downy feathers, Polly Pockets… items that captured our fancies and filled our pencil boxes and Caboodles. But how did we carry them … Continue reading Thanks, it has pockets! (A History)
Treasured Recipes
August is summer’s high season, with a variety of fruits and vegetables reaching their peak, and livestock well-fed with the fresh grazing available as preparations for the fall begin. The treasures of field and garden are in abundance. In a … Continue reading Treasured Recipes
Make Your Own Mermaid Ear Fins!
Stand out from the crowd on your next nautical adventure with these whimsical and easy-to-make ear fins! Becky Courington is an award-winning author and scholar who technically earned three degrees, but SMU insisted you can’t triple major in English no … Continue reading Make Your Own Mermaid Ear Fins!
The Call of the Sea: To Love Mermaids
“Surely woman rose from the frothy sea, as resplendent as Aphrodite on her scalloped chariot.” ― Margot Datz, A Survival Guide for Landlocked Mermaids Summer is a wondrous, magical time; more than a season, its solstice is the opposite of … Continue reading The Call of the Sea: To Love Mermaids
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