I can’t believe August is well underway. As late summer comes, I find a sweet sadness filling my heart as the seasons change and I think about all the transitions that happen this time of year: vacations are over, children go back to school, the garden flowers give up its last petals. It’s a time to not fight back the tears, but to embrace the memories — and to share the stories of the past. It’s a time to gather around the hearth and find community. And so, I invite you to join me as I reflect on these August days and share with you all I learned from my fireplace class that I recently took.

It was during that class that I discovered why I am so drawn to the hearth. I also share how we are all hearth keepers and leave you with a beautiful Celtic blessing for those who tend the hearth and home.

As always, it’s a joy to share with you a bit of my life here in Vermont. Leave a comment, press the like button, invite others to join us. Most of all, I would love to hear your stories of summer pasts as we prepare to transition into a new season.

Blessings!