A Place Like This

Valarie Budayr

  • The Rhythm of the Garden

    Inbetween the rain drops and the cold weather, we're preparing our garden for planting. there is something so hopeful in this project. It is the reconnection with the earth and the hope that spring will be here very soon. While… Continue reading

  • Movie Magic

    Friday's post left everyone wondering what were those two boys doing?  Our friend is making a movie with an old movie camera for her film making class at the University of Tennessee. She has picked her subjects well , I… Continue reading

  • This Moment

    Being happy to keep Amanda's Friday tradition, I present one moment with no words. Happy Weekend. Continue reading

  • Growing Diamonds

    Whats in that pot over there? Would you believe diamonds? Pipe- cleaners fold in half and twisted down to make a heart. 3 tbsp of borax per 1 cup water. Boil water, add borax, take off heat, add pipe-cleaner hearts,… Continue reading

  • Unfolding

    A Poem by Emily Dickinson A Light exists in SpringNot present on the YearAt any other period —When March is scarcely here A Color stands abroadOn Solitary FieldsThat Science cannot overtakeBut Human Nature feels. It waits upon the Lawn,It shows… Continue reading

  • Hoorah For Women!!!!!

    Today, March 8th is International Women's Day. While International Women's Day may be a day of global celebration, there is no room for complacency as women still struggle on many fronts. From the International Women's Day website: Global Issues …… Continue reading

  • And the Sun Appeared

    I've been chilled to the bone this winter. It has been so unusally cold here. When I woke up Saturday morning, I knew something had changed while I slept, because I was awoken by the loud chatter of the birds.… Continue reading

  • This Moment

    Following the lead of Soulemama, I'm posting only a photo, no words, which captures "the week". It's open to all if you care to join us. Happy Weekend! ~Valarie Continue reading

  • Happy Friday

    Can you believe it? It's friday again and with that we must remind ourselves that it's happy friday. This week there is much to be happy over. First let me just officially announce that "I'm a Winner!!!" Yep that's right.… Continue reading

  • A Little Bit Clippy

    The mess above on my dining room table is because of the cat.  Yes that cat. How many times can one woman cut out a heart without the cat getting jealous? The answer of course is simple…….3, yes 3 times.… Continue reading