Hello friends, Happy weekend of Juneteenth! So here we are in mid-June already! Summer vacations, school breaks, longer days, fresh and local fruits and vegetables, festivals, concerts, dining al fresco, and my own personal revolution. Wait, what? What does this mean, and what does it have to do with “Joy”? I am so glad you […]

Hi Friends, Happy 4th of July!! I must admit, it’s difficult for me to say that right now. As the daughter and granddaughter of a veteran, it’s hard to acknowledge that the fireworks, national anthem, and flags, which always brought me a sense of pride and peace, no longer feel the same. The current state […]

by: Stephanie Andrews Hello friends!  I hope you are well and making it through this cold February with a smile, at least mostly. I often struggle with February, wanting warmer temps, a tropical vacation, and feeling a comedown from the holidays. I give February a hard time, and I have for years!  In my 20’s, […]