I am always thankful when the day’s rush hours are over and although each day typically ends in frenzy the same as the day begins, the ending frenzy is more relaxed and fun. Sometimes we all make dinner then homework, baths, hugs, giggles, and a monster mom story, which usually turns into bedlam when girls, [...]
Tag: Bev Hamel
Guilty Sunday Blues by Bev Hamel
Instead of sitting in church, we are sitting in our car traveling north on Highway 52 from Winston-Salem. Our final destination is the winery at Chateau Morrisette which is nestled in a valley a short distance from milepost 171.5 along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Floyd, Virginia. Once there, my husband, daughter and I [...]
An American Portrait: Chief John Grass by Bev Hamel
It is January and I am taking a break from my MFA residency at Goddard College in Vermont. I just finished trekking through snow into the town of Plainfield to visit my favorite haunt – an obscure little bookstore that bursts with endless shelves of books no longer in print. The proprietor recognizes me as [...]
Lost in Shakespeare by Bev Hamel
It was a mid summer’s eve and I was in Shakespeare’s land, living my dream studying abroad. The day had started innocently enough as did all my days in England. The coach arrived at Stratford-upon-Avon before noon and I had plenty of time to explore this beautiful and historic part of Great Britain. I took [...]
Along the Roman Road by Bev Hamel
I am on a coach with other students from Oxford traveling on a four-day field excursion along the so-called Roman Road into Wales. The trip is focused on environmental studies, but we will also be exploring medieval ruins and the Arthurian Tradition. My mind wanders from the open book on my lap about the history [...]
The Old Woman Who Communes With Trees by Bev Hamel
A stony path leads me to the fork where the River Thames meets the River Cherwell. The trees come alive, spread their foliage and shadow the early afternoon sun. I stop by the bend and sit down beneath a young willow tree as clouds begin to roll in. At first, the willow’s trunk is hard [...]
Communication Error by Bev Hamel
Never mind that I am a communications major. Never mind that I tried to bundle and save a year ago with one wired carrier who drilled holes in my roof and supplied me with a wireless TV system that never worked and phone lines that went dead during thunderstorms. Never mind the undiscovered leak that [...]
Gloria Steinem: The Longest Revolutionby Bev Hamel
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to see Gloria Steinem in person at my alma mater, Salem College, which is also the oldest female academy and college in the United States. After I returned home, and with every intention of completing this article, life went berserk. My 17 year old daughter, who has [...]
A Wabi Sabi Life by Bev Hamel
As a recovered sales and marketing executive I prefer to call my life-long avocation in antiques turned profession – saving the destiny of a trash pile. Although I never really felt comfortable driving around on trash days (okay, yes, I have done this); I prefer auction bargain hunting and often would wait until the end [...]
An Interview with the Mother of Teenaged Girls (or How My New Babemobile Came to be Dented) by Bev Hamel
Interviewer: So, Bev, how was your day? Bev: I want to run away from home. Interviewer: Why? Bev: The truth is right now, I wish I were dead. Interviewer: Why? Bev: Because in the sight of many unknown people, I carried on like a banshee, wailed and cried, and said words even I didn’t know [...]
-
Cover Girl Stephenie Meyer: An Interview (Part One) with Deb Smouse
-
Live Alone and Like It The Classic Guide for the Single Woman
-
My Plan to Thrive while I Deal with Grief this Holiday Season
-
Life, Love and Lesson Plans by Wynn Godbold
-
Interview with Man of the Moment Steve Carlson by A.L. Harper
- Nails by Janet Moffatt
-
Bird Poop on My Kitchen Window
- Bonds of Blood and Spirit: Loyalties
-
Interview: Meet Cynthia Silver, Inspiring Woman, Entertainer, and Creator of BRIDEZILLA STRIKES BACK!
-
![HKM-IQ101217002 [转æ¢]](http://allthingsgirl.com/wp-content/themes/canvas/thumb.php?src=wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Yoon_Kaleidoscope_HC.jpg&w=35&h=35&zc=1&q=90)
Kaleidoscope by Salina Yoon
-
Kathleen: Oh Shanna! how you would SHUDDER in my house! I d...
-
Kimby: Shanna, I like your approach to decluttering -- pu...
-
Trina: I love this article. I buy grocery store flowers a...
-
Amy Scott: Great post, Shanna! Your artful descriptions total...
-
nasrine: I adore your writing style it's so crisp, unclutte...
Recent Comments