the icing on the cake

creating connection,
one story at a time

 

Something wonderful happens when we share our stories;
the moments that make us laugh and those that make us cry.
We learn that it’s not enough to encourage and love, but to be encouraged and loved.
Because in the end, we have each other, and that’s really something, isn’t it?

tuesday thoughts

featured pieces

featured pieces
freedom to roam
freedom to roam

Easter was different this year…and I didn’t like it at all.

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the transformation of crafting
the transformation of crafting

Maybe it was the challenge — how could polishing lamps take all winter? — but reluctantly, I decided to give it a go.

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tuesday thoughts
the lottery
the lottery

After living most of my life, or 55 years of it, I have come to recognize myself as a bit of a loser when it comes to games and contests that require luck, and I usually steer clear, especially when money is involved.

what’s your itch
what’s your itch

Life has a sneaky way of educating us when we least expect it.

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icy’s pick of the week

 
icy frantz icy’s pick of the week the icing on the cake
 

From books to recipes to shows, movies, songs, and stores, a new pick is released every Wednesday.

 

slice of nice

 
icy frantz the icing on the cake slice of nice be nice
 

In a world so inundated with fraught and stress, it would be great if we could just be nice.