Fathers like mine don’t ever die

The holidays hurt. To me Dad is Christmas. My Christmas joy. I believe that Dad is with me in spirit through the days and the nights, and I think that he lives on in what I do, and that is something I keep close in my heart. Dad is incredible. He will always be my …

Advent Goddaughter gift

My goddaughter is happy with the horses advent gift I gave her! I love you Cora! 🐴 💗 #advent #breyerhorses #godmother #goddaughter

The still melancholy that I love

Is not this a true autumn day? Just the still melancholy that I love - that makes life and nature harmonise. The birds are consulting about their migrations, the trees are putting on the hectic or the pallid hues of decay, and begin to strew the ground, that one's very footsteps may not disturb the …

Happy Thanksgiving 🍁

Happy Thanksgiving 🍁 This is one of my favorite services at the Chapel. The Blessing of the Tartans. @wmchapel Give thanks with a grateful heart ❤️ Kilts by @usakilts Music by Valley Forge Highland Band

Happy Veterans Day

Happy Veterans Day to all who have served with honor, to those who live with the pain of combat experience (physical and mental), and to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. Today I remember my beloved Dad’s service in the USAF: Atomic Veteran, 50 years of silence, and his resilience enduring Atomic testing …

All Souls

All Souls. Transcendence. A time to honor our ancestors, to remember the dead, and when the veil between the worlds is thin. “Somewhere in a hidden memory Images float before my eyes Of fragrant nights of straw and of bonfires And dancing till the next sunrise I can see lights in the distance Trembling in …

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween!! Throwback Pinup Art to 2013. Make-up, hair, and creative set by @bombshellmandy @bombshellpinupsstudio #witch #halloweencostume #witchcostume #pinupart #pinuphalloween #witchonthemoon #creative #pinupgirl #pinupwitch

Thank you for your service

I’m honored to add my friend LTC Jennifer Reed’s name to the Veterans Wall of Honor at the church of my heart, the beloved @wmchapel I have added the names of three West Point women who are incredible inspirations to me both for their service and sacrifice to our country, as well as their enduring …

Again behold the stars

Literature is part of my soul, especially Dante. My understanding of the depth of Dante’s journey through the Inferno has changed and transcended time. It often reflects my own life and heart. “The poets leave hell and again behold the stars.” ~ Dante Alighieri. #dantesinferno #literature #knowyourworth #walkwithjesus #dantealighieri #literaturenerd #classicliterature

These are some good times

These are some good times!! 🧿💗 Great day (yesterday) at Ren Faire with beloved people Brian, Nix, Josh, & John!! @delong66 @nichole__louise @alristico Our Kilts by @usakilts

Just Me

Just me 🧿💗✝️ Image by @ashleygerrityphotography Hair & Make-up by @toniburke_muah #beyourself #knowyourworth #walkwithjesus #episcopalian #celticcross #irishjewellery

The well heeded well heard

“The well heeded well heard.” ~ Dante Alighiere Image by @ashleygerrityphotography Hair & Makeup by @toniburke_muah #valleyoffirestatepark #valleyforge #valleyforgearch #pennsylvania #dante #dantealighieri #dantesinferno #thedivinecomedy

Own it

Me at work earlier this week. It happened. I need reading glasses. I have decided to own it. They make a huge difference for my work on computer screens and according to my friends, these glasses make me look quite distinguished. Or something like that. Here’s to being 45 and needing glasses :-p 🍷#parishadministrator #parishadmin …

Saint Augustine, Florida

We are heading back from Florida today. Anyone who knows me understands I’m NOT a Florida person, however I go with Brian. We went to celebrate his son’s 16th birthday. I enjoyed visiting historical Saint Augustine. And for me (a germaphobic) I fully appreciate flying with masks!! #saintaugustineflorida #myrandolphs

That word is Love

A few more wedding pictures to share💗 I did not think I would marry again, thankfully I have found the courage in my heart to allow love in my life. “One word frees us of all the weight and pain of life: That word is love.” ~ Sophocles 💗✝️🧿Brides make up and hair by @jessicasaintbeauty …