Play Nicely in the Sandbox!

How would I improve my community? The answer for me is simple, be a better human. There is no one person better than another. We have one community, and that is the entire world. The sooner we start seeing each other as equals, the better we will all be. We can make the world betterContinue reading “Play Nicely in the Sandbox!”

March 28, 1814, A Funeral

Imagine, if you will, it is the 1800s, and Dr. Joseph-Ignace Guillotin is tinkering around in his workshop! During one of his evil scientist moments, Joseph created the guillotine (naturally named after him.) To be clear, he was not an evil scientist by any records I have discovered; it just sounded super cute at theContinue reading “March 28, 1814, A Funeral”

Cotton Candy Dreams, Whimsical Wishes, and Naturally!!!

Naturally, when I was five, I wanted the same thing I want today! I wanted desperately to make a difference in the lives of others. I wanted to walk softly on the earth and, if lucky, leave the world a better place than how I found it! To have the freedom to sparkle my wayContinue reading “Cotton Candy Dreams, Whimsical Wishes, and Naturally!!!”

Easter and a Whimsical Rabbit

Written by Lynn Marie Allen, Executive Director/Curator As usual, hopping off on a journey and thought, as we approach Easter, why not explore some Easter traditions and history? Some of the most popular traditions of Easter include flowers, eggs, and of course, the bunny! Now, the apparent reasons for renewal and spring are obvious. DidContinue reading “Easter and a Whimsical Rabbit”

Ta Gra Agam Duit….and Tattoos

What tattoo do you want and where would you put it? The tattoo I want is “Ta Gra Agam Duit!” Gaelic, for I, have love for you! I have five tattoos, I know, short, shy, freckly redhead. SHOCK!!! I have a tattoo on my left breast! My right butt cheek, left shoulder, and a sideContinue reading “Ta Gra Agam Duit….and Tattoos”