“We think we know what we want, but we can never really know until we've got it. And sometimes when we have, we discover we never really wanted it in the first place - but then it's too late." Alexandra Potter, British novelist Walking past a computer where a daughter was checking out another Sims… Continue reading Be careful what you wish for
Author: JOY journal
After a long career writing for local newspapers — and, on rare occasions, for publications such as The Washington Post — Nora is enjoying a second wind as an innkeeper. She still blogs and does writing projects of special interest. She lives in Appalachia with her husband and a dog named Finn, who is beside himself with joy when the family's daughters have college breaks.
My last straw?
“Like music and art, love of nature is a common language that can transcend political or social boundaries.” Jimmy Carter, Christian, American president Things started innocently enough. I did an interview with the teacher of an elementary school class that was asking local restaurant owners to call it quits on plastic straws -- à la… Continue reading My last straw?
Peppery Pinwheels
I'm not a bento-box ninja, turning veggies into flowers with the flick of a knife, but I do like food to be pretty. As long as I don't have to work too hard to get it there. 🙂 This recipe couldn't be much easier. It makes a wonderful main dish for school or work lunches… Continue reading Peppery Pinwheels
Listening to the season 2
“Parents can only give good advice or put them on the right paths, but the final forming of a person's character lies in their own hands.” Anne Frank, writer, hate-resisting firebrand The other day, our youngest daughter asked me to get something on a high shelf in the kitchen. Our house is old. Our cabinets… Continue reading Listening to the season 2
The play of light
“Keep your face to the sun and you will never see the shadows.” Helen Keller, American writer Other people may love to bask in the rays of their smart-phone light, to their own peril as it turns out. The dog and I prefer sun. Full on or filtered through white cotton curtains, we follow this… Continue reading The play of light
Nora Edinger -- JOY Journal 