The Art of Commitment
FOR THE SECOND year in a row, this spring I participated in a 100-day art challenge during which I painted 100 small watercolors over a (very loose) course of 100 days. Completing such a challenge took more energy and focus than I ever would have guessed. But the...
May I Just Say This About Utah.
WOW. In my wildest dreams, I could never have imagined the experience of driving across Utah. We entered the state via its southeastern most corner, just after leaving Page, Arizona, then made a sort of a loop, traveling west to Zion, up to Bryce, then a stunning (and...
On Being Overawed
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * The world, through the bug-splatterd windshield of an RV. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * DO YOU KNOW the state of being overwhelmed? Overjoyed? Over-extended? Well I have a new one for you. Overawed. It's the perfect description for the...
When You’re Driving A High Profile Vehicle
Oh, we've had some incredible days! Including Day 5, when we left Van Buren/Fort Smith, Arkansas and drove to Weatherford, Oklahoma. It was a warm, windy day that knocked us around a bit on I-40. Still Tim handled it like the pro driver he is, and I got a great look...
What has surprised us along the way.
TODAY IS DAY 4 of our Westward Ho! RV adventure, and it's a big travel day for us. We're crossing Arkansas edge to edge, east to west, and covering 290 miles. We'll also hit our first 1,000 mile marker, not too far from Fort Smith. Some surprises, so far, along the...
We RV.
It is underway! Day two of our big Westward Ho RV adventure is here, and the morning finds us waking up in a gorgeous spot just outside of Chattanooga, right alongside the Tennessee River. So far, so happy—we LOVE the RV, had a great travel day yesterday, slept great...
Day 28: Stretching
A few quick thoughts as I stretch my 30 Days of Holiday (haha) Joy right on out towards April. ONE. I'm currently participating in a worldwide initiative called The 100 Day Project, during which artists and creatives of every shape and style commit to 100 days of...
Hi. I’m Cathy.
This is a blog about writing, creative living, and grace in the everyday. It’s my hope this little spot on the internet will be for you a place of quiet and reflection, a source for inspiration, and a reminder there’s beauty all around—we simply need to keep our hearts open to see it. Thank you for being here with me.