The candle of joy

The candle of joy

We lit the candle of joy yesterday and I thought about how well-timed that particular call to action can be. Sometimes, you have to look for the joy in your life even during the most festive time of the year. That's what the pink candle in the Advent wreath is all about. I had no [...]

On sweetgrass, advent and positive vibes

On sweetgrass, advent and positive vibes

Our advent wreath looks a little different this year, thanks to Jon Wheelock and the good people at the Refuge in Appleton. This year, along with the four candles that symbolize hope, love, joy and peace, we included sweetgrass. Sweetgrass, we learned (thanks to Saturday night’s cultural exchange and fundraiser for the people of Standing [...]