Covering a book with a brown paper bag is a simple, practical project that helps protect books from scuffs, bent corners, and everyday wear. It also eliminates people from seeing the title of the book we are reading if we so desire. It can also make it easy to label the ownership of a book … Continue reading Making a brown paper bag book cover
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Father’s Day
Honor, gratitude, and celebration. Father’s Day 2026, celebrated on June 21st, is a heartfelt occasion to honor and appreciate fathers and father figures. It’s a day for expressing gratitude through gestures like gifts, cards, or shared experiences, recognizing their invaluable role in providing love, guidance, and support in our lives. Father's Day in the U.S. … Continue reading Father’s Day
Just ask
"It is one of the most beautiful compensations of life that no man can sincerely try to help another without helping himself." - Ralph Waldo Emerson Keystone Becoming more confident, proactive, and open to collaboration. It's difficult to admit when we don't have all the answers or when we need assistance. Fear of rejection or … Continue reading Just ask
Meant to bes & have to dos
“Somewhere there is an ancient enmity between our daily lives and the great work. Help me in saying it, to understand it.”– Rainer Maria Rilke There is a profound tension between the mundane and chaotic aspects of daily life and the pursuit of significant, transformative work in each day of our lives. This "ancient enmity" … Continue reading Meant to bes & have to dos
Transformations
The Layers By Stanley Kunitz I have walked through many lives, some of them my own, and I am not who I was, though some principle of being abides, from which I struggle not to stray. When I look behind, as I am compelled to look before I can gather strength to proceed on my journey, … Continue reading Transformations
Spirit
He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit, than he who captures a city. - Proverbs 16:32 The value of patience and self-control over physical strength and aggression can bend reality in revolutionary ways. Being slow to anger and ruling one's spirit is more commendable than … Continue reading Spirit
Blues baby blues
My soul is a broken field plowed by pain. - Sara Teasdale A soul, often likened to a broken field plowed by pain, bears the scars of life's trials and tribulations. Each furrow represents a moment of suffering, yet also the potential for growth and renewal. Soul-deep justice emerges from these depths, seeking to right … Continue reading Blues baby blues
Chooser
"In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing."Theodore Roosevelt Analysis Paralysis or Limitless Choices I truly value my freedom to choose my path because I think it empowers me to shape … Continue reading Chooser
Tough enough
Tough times never last, but tough people do.– Robert H. Schuller Keystone Tough times are a part of life, but the resilience within us defines our lasting strength. Challenges may feel overwhelming, but they are extended painful moments in time, not permanent states. Tough people endure because they adapt, persevere, and find inner resolve to face … Continue reading Tough enough
Armed Forces Day
Honoring and recognizing the courage and dedication of military personnel. Armed Forces Day 2026 honors the dedication and sacrifice of military personnel across all branches. Celebrated on May 16, it unites communities in gratitude and recognition. Parades, ceremonies, and events highlight the bravery and commitment of those who serve, fostering appreciation and support for their … Continue reading Armed Forces Day