Ginger Garrett

  I am a woman obsessed with pearls.   Delicate and hypnotic, I love to watch the way each one catches the light, reflecting a soft, ethereal glow.   Here are the top three reasons why everyone should be obsessed with pearls.   First, they symbolize the secrets of the heart: hidden wisdom, the discovery … Continue reading Think Like An Oyster

Snowdrift is a Great Pyrenees mix that my wonderful vet helped us save from the dreaded disease parvo. Snowy stared down death at a young age, so she has a stoic personality. We adopted Watson the black and tan bloodhound mix, and it would be incorrect to say he has a personality. No, he IS personality.  A very … Continue reading Snowdrift the Pyrenees Subdues Her Nemesis

“Christmas is really for children, isn’t it?” The casual remark made by a friend wounded me deeply. I had recently miscarried and was told I would never be able to carry a child to term. All month I had struggled to survive emotionally, bombarded hourly with toy advertisements and commercials featuring adorable kids sneaking downstairs … Continue reading When You Journey to Bethlehem