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Small Miracles

Posted by Colleen Newquist on 10th Apr 2024

Small Miracles

Sitting in a local diner on a rainy spring day, I dive a fork into my egg, and the golden yolk spreads across my plate. It’s the color of sunshine, a reminder on this chill …

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Being Lucky

Posted by Colleen Newquist on 4th Mar 2024

Being Lucky

As a child, I once found a four-leaf clover. My father told me I had the luck of the Irish, and I believed him. As an adult, something made me think of finding …

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Love is a Practice

Posted by Colleen Newquist on 31st Jan 2024

Love is a Practice

"Love is a practice, not something that just happens to you or that you get from others." -Marci Shimoff, Love For No Reason “Love is a practice…” I jotted dow …

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Looking for the Light

Posted by Colleen Newquist on 31st Jan 2024

Looking for the Light

Waiting for inspiration is like waiting for a Midwest winter to end. But while we must wait out the weather, we can always kindle the creative flame. If you’re seeki …

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Scatter Joy

Posted by Colleen Newquist on 31st Jan 2024

Scatter Joy

"Tradition is not the worship of ashes but the preservation of fire." -Gustav MahlerI am a person who enjoys visiting the same place more than once. …

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Founder's Notes: December 2023

Posted by Bridget on 16th Dec 2023

Founder's Notes: December 2023

Hi my dear friends, This year, we have so much to be grateful for. Thanks to your generosity and support, thousands of people have o …

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