by Elizabeth Reed | Apr 30, 2021 | The FAÇeADE Project
I read voraciously to my children when they were young. Dr. Seuss was my absolute favorite. The Sneetches envision prejudice and racism from the eyes of a child. Dr. Seuss makes prejudice look ridiculous. Here’s how this children’s story teaches lessons...
by Elizabeth Reed | Apr 23, 2021 | Gifts from the Sea, Surface Tension
Happy Earth Day! So…What’s Your Individual Environmental Responsibility? The History of Earth Day Individual Environmental Responsibility was non-existent before 1970. The Viet Nam war was raging and hippie culture was in full swing. Our cars were...
by Elizabeth Reed | Mar 8, 2021 | Paint Therapy, The FAÇeADE Project
Spring Mental Weeding Regrets or “What Ifs?” “Walk lightly in the spring; Mother Earth is pregnant.” Native American Indian (Kiowa) Proverb Spring Mental Weeding. Spring is the time for reflection, rebirth and new growth. Most of us are sick of working...
by Elizabeth Reed | Jan 21, 2021 | Paint Therapy
Last Night I Almost Sipped and Sassed… It Was A Close One! How I Applied The Slight Edge to Remain a Sober Sister It was a close one. I was soooo tempted. I almost Sipped and Sassed last night. That wonderful ritual of wine-o’clock. You know...
by Elizabeth Reed | Dec 19, 2020 | The FAÇeADE Project
Don’t Hang Up!…This is the Fire Department! Fire and IKIGAI Yup. I invited my friends for chili and a fire-pit last Friday night. Hint: A great way to clean your house is to invite friends for dinner. My brilliant idea of starting the chili in the cast...
