“Joy is the infallible sign of the presence of God.”— Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
Kim’s Favorite Things 2025
Welcome to my third annual “Kim’s Favorite Things!’ This is my own little version of Oprah’s favorite things, but for regular people like us. The first item on Oprah’s list is a pair of high heeled sneakers that cost $595,…
Advent 2025 Week 2: Peace
The Mug Life Chose Me #5: Philly’s Holiday Light Show
Behold: we have officially entered festive mug season! The Wanamaker Light Show is one of Philadelphia’s most enduring holiday traditions. I’ve seen the show more times than I can count, stretching all the way back to childhood. This show has…
Advent 2025 Week 1: Hope
“Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.”— Desmond Tutu
Friday 5: That time of year
Happy Friday! It is Black Friday and, while it’s technically Buy Nothing Day, I absolutely did not observe that. Mom and I went out to participate in some of the tomfoolery. We started at Kohl’s, headed to Cherry Hill Mall…
October 2025 cards: Happy Halloween!
Happy November! Here’s a look at the cards I made for October’s Card Club. Of course, I had to go with a Halloween theme. Inspired by my painted pumpkins, I wanted to go retro with these and stick to a…
Wordless Wednesday 2025: Week 28
(dirty dated to yesterday, even though I forgot to post!)
Friday 5: Step by Step
Happy Friday! It’s Valentine’s Day! It’s also National Cream Filled Chocolates Day (yes to all but raspberry), National Organ Donor Day (take it all, I won’t need it) and National Ferris Wheel Day. I LOVE Ferris Wheels and I hope…
Advent 2024 Week 4: Love
“The practice of love is the most powerful antidote to the politics of domination.” – bell hooks
Friday 10: Wrapped parts 2 and 3
Happy Friday, which is National Sangria Day (red, please), and National Go Caroling Day. I WOULD DO THAT IN A HEARTBEAT. With a group of course. Not just me. How does one get to go caroling? It was also the…
