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Thomas led us on an adventure through Lucerne, Switzerland. We walked for hours, admiring the Alps and visiting the historic covered bridge. The cathedrals were stunning and reflected the Swiss involvement in the Reformed movement.@

Switzerland is a wonder! The culture is so ordered and clean and very friendly. ( may have helped that our Swiss Canadian friend, Thomas,was guiding us and speaks Swiss-German! Stayed in a little house right in Basel with a garden, circa 1400’s. Walked along the River that was so clean you could see to the bottom… birds appear to equal the population of humans given all the birdsongs we heard!

We’re finally here! After much planning and anticipation we landed in Paris Sunday evening.
Flights and travel plans have gone so smoothly- always an amazing blessing in today’s reality! Writing this from the train from Paris to visit our friend, Thomas Sanz in Basel Switzerland. A perfect day with sunshine highlighting old farm houses and a brilliant green countryside.

How President Noboa's 'strong hand' policies against violence in Ecuador are playing out Not long ago, Ecuador was a beacon of stability in a region known for political unrest and drug trafficking. But now, it’s become one of Latin America’s most violent countries amid a rise in organized crime. Many Ecuadorians are looking to President Daniel Noboa to turn things around. Carolina J...

6 ways to give that aren't about money Good news: You can be a generous person without writing a bunch of checks. In fact, many of the most awe-inspiring and effective examples of generosity are gifts of time and energy, talent and love, custom-fitted to a specific need. Here are six gifts of time and attention that have the strong poten...

Celebrating Nathan's birthday today was a bittersweet reminder of the love and loss we've experienced. We miss his presence, his laughter, and his brilliant mind. And we’re fresh with the loss of his grandma and our mother just last week.
But we take comfort in imagining him embracing his grandmother Shirley in the afterlife sharing stories and laughter once more. We are grateful for the 28 years we shared with Nathan and the 94 years with my mama, and we will continue to draw strength and inspiration from our precious time with them both. Hold your loved ones extra tight tonight…

Grab some Dollar Tree hanging baskets and some zip ties… ?? ns #DIY #DollarTree #DollarTreeDIY #GardeningProject #Garden #gardening #gardentok #floral #flowers

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One woman's story on How to Take Your Bold Move. Listen to Karen's brief interview with professional, business builder and mom, Amber Simonsen and take away some great tips to apply!

Interview with Amber Simonsen One woman’s story on How to Take Your Bold Move. Listen to Karen’s brief interview with professional, business builder and mom, Amber Simonsen and take away some great tips to apply!

Being a mother is such a complex and beautiful paradox… so challenging and yet awakening. An incredible experience and one that threatens to break you - and does break your heart many times along the way.
As a young woman I was afraid to consider being a mother.. terrified of failing a precious innocent child. It was one thing to disappoint myself - but yet another to impact one who would depend so much on me doing things well. Dear Nathan and Rachael; my precious children; I’m so grateful for the journey and all the wonderful, difficult things you taught me. About love, about failing and about continuing the epic journey to love well and learn along they way. I would never have it any other way and I’m indebted to all you taught me and continue to teach me still. I love you both with every inch of my imperfect being.
And to my mama- now 93. An eternal thank you for so much you instilled in me that is good and lasting. I love you.

“Play” for me on Sunday was gardening in the PNW rain - under our patio sun umbrella! What’s “play” for you?

Please share your response and a picture from your own experience on what kind of play helps you thrive!

Read more here: http://thehowellsgroup.com/2023/04/play-will-help-you-thrive/

Coming up THIS Friday 4/21! Opening for Mēagan Sky at Alberta Street Pub! We're on at 9PM with our full band! Grab tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/2zam9dx3

Hope springs eternal for Portland gardeners….here’s how we get things planted even when it’s STILL raining… note the sun umbrella🤣