by Kristin Camp | Mar 14, 2023 | Marta Blog
Irish Blessings We have a taste of Ireland Sweets, Irish stew, and soda bread made fresh from ladies’ kitchens. We see in our mind’s eye homes built of stone, bright green grasses, people praying “Bless us with good food, the gift of gab and hearty laughter.” We...
by Kristin Camp | Mar 9, 2023 | Marta Blog
Interpreting the Script In attempts to simmer down I am circling the droopy-needled pine tree rooted in the Marriott Courtyard wondering aloud, why am I here so far from home, husband, and puppy? As if on cue, from out between the fragrant curtains of that tree...
by Kristin Camp | Mar 1, 2023 | Marta Blog
Inviting Hope I am of the nature to be quite patient most of the time but not now. The plaid flannel shirt, soft as a puppy’s ear offered warmth all winter, is already put in storage in my impatient mind where I’m tired of sleet and snow dead leaves. Hanging in closet...
by Kristin Camp | Feb 28, 2023 | Newsletter
The March 2023 edition of our monthly newsletter is now available to view, download and share. Saint Paul Benson – Inspiration – March 2023
by Kristin Camp | Feb 22, 2023 | Marta Blog
Counting Birds Tom, this man who persevered for three days to rig and hang a bird feeder on the proper branch let me know that this past weekend was the exciting Audubon Society’s Great Backyard Bird Count! Now, I really can’t identify a nuthatch from a gnatcatcher...
by Kristin Camp | Feb 15, 2023 | Marta Blog
Creative Seeing At this point in winter ice is mostly melted and teeny tiny glaciers surprise hidden just around the shady bend. Grasping a low, steadying pine branch and skating with my feet, remaining upright induces a sense of accomplishment. At this point in...
by Kristin Camp | Feb 8, 2023 | Marta Blog
Safe Spaces Beloved child when you dare to speak of your troubles in life I’m tempted to tell you a dumb joke in an attempt to make you smile and ignore for a moment the pain within that you dare to share. I’m tempted to respond with “It’ll be okay, this too shall...
by Kristin Camp | Feb 1, 2023 | Marta Blog
Appreciation for Life-givers Gliding across ice in shiny new figure skates feeling so grateful. Bonded to water Mysterious clouds, rivers Frozen ponds and lakes. Joined from the outset Water of mother’s warm womb Floats. Protects. Nurtures. This day gratefulness Flows...
by Kristin Camp | Jan 31, 2023 | Newsletter
The latest edition of our monthly newsletter – Inspiration – is ready to read, download and share: Saint Paul Inspiration – February 2023
by Kristin Camp | Jan 24, 2023 | Marta Blog
Filling in the Gaps Back then Miss Knox lived on the corner in the red brick house built during the Civil War in the period General Dodge famously lived a mile or so away. Two doors down lived five children in the ordinary white house with this ancient Elm rising out...
