A Place Like This

Valarie Budayr

  • This Moment

    {this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. Continue reading

  • The Sacred Pumpkin

     Once there was a boy ,while carving his pumpkin, saved the seeds to plant the next spring. His mother, knowing that this was a "store-bought" pumpkin, shared with him that the seeds would not grow and produce pumpkins for next… Continue reading

  • Fall is Coming

    This morning as I walked outside to get the paper I noticed these sitting at my feet. What are these doing here ? I thought. It is way too early for the leaves to be falling. And then I looked… Continue reading

  • A Crafted Summer

    I just have to start by saying that all of my friends on the East coast have been greatly on my mind. Though I know many of you are save, the damage is extensive. I'll be checking in with all… Continue reading

  • The Last Supper and Fare Thee Well

    One day last week it dawned on all of our children that in one short week all of our recent high school graduates, along with "friendly cousins" would be heading off to University. Though we have come to this spot… Continue reading

  • The Five Spheres of Waldorf Education

    I've taken one more week of blog vacation with my little family. That very hot sticky weather has turned into these beautiful balmy days of summer. I just had to participate. Summer is quickly coming to an end but before… Continue reading

  • Last Time Around the Sun This Summer: Happy Birthday Mimi

    Oh how the years go by…….     Mimi is often viewed as "the serious one" in the family but I think you'll see by the following photos that this is my girl who clearly has some sense when it… Continue reading

  • These Summer Days

      Walk in the rain, Smell flowers, stop along the way, build sandcastles,   go on field trips, find out how things work,   tell stories, say the magic words, trust the universe.       -Bruce Williamson These words… Continue reading

  • Two More Days Left For the 19 Book Elsa Beskow Giveaway

    Hurry……Don't Forget!!!!!   It has been the most exciting time hosting the Elsa Beskow giveaway.  I wouldn't want you to miss it. Here are the details. Do as much or as little as you like. Good Luck! One lucky winner… Continue reading

  • The French

    Maybe I've mentioned it before but I come from a large family and I married into a large family. Summer has always been a time for gathering and this year is no exception. My sweet Zuzu is on a world… Continue reading