Sharry Miller

It's Just Too Much

The presents are open, the family has gone home, and I am once again left thinking that it's all just too much. First I thought it was too much bother to get ready for Christmas. Shopping, decorating, just a touch of fussing - I swear, if it weren't for Rowan I'd cancel the whole holiday. I loved having our moms down for a visit, and even my nephew Bodie was fun to have around (he's... Read more →

Merry Christmas

I thought of trying to find something erudite to write about this holiday season, some deep thoughts on the meaning of Christmas, but I just don't have it in me. Instead, I'm squeezing in this post while enjoying a day spent with Mom, Carol (my mother-in-law), and Bodie (my brother's son). It's been a busy day, but I think we're all enjoying it. Carol and I went out for a short walk earlier this afternoon.... Read more →

Another Day Closer and Deeper in Debt

I stole this post title idea from the song Sixteen Tons made famous by Tennessee Ernie Ford in 1955. It has the chorus You load sixteen tons an' what do you get? Another day older deeper and debt. St. Peter don't you call me cause I can't go: I owe my soul to the company store. It's one of those songs I learned because Mom always sang it when I was a kid. For some... Read more →

I'm a Guest Blogger!

My internet friend Andi Cumbo asked me a few weeks ago to write a guest post for her blog Gray Hair and Acne: The Stories of Women Living Life with More or Less Grace. I was very honored; this was the first time I'd been asked to write a guest blog post! I hope you'll head over to Andi's blog to read Christmas Staycation right now. Read more →

Sharing and Charity

In preparation for my trip to Bhutan, I've been reading the novel Circle of Karma by Kunzang Choden, the first Bhutanese woman to publish a novel in English. It is the story of Tsomo, a Bhutanese woman who lives a most nontraditional life, although not entirely by choice. I haven't finished it yet, but it's been a good read so far. Last night, I came across a paragraph that read, in part: "Being the receiver... Read more →

On a Mission

Saturday was the first meeting of the Relay for Life of Valdez organizing committee. Relay for Life is a means for ordinary people to raise money to support the extraordinary mission of the American Cancer Society. I have the "pleasure" of being the Valdez Sponsorship Chair - my job is to fund-raise with local businesses. This task will be a big one for me and I will require lots of encouragement. I have previously determined... Read more →

Snowy Trees

Sad, quiet old men standing silent in the snow, mustaches drooping. Read more →

Glass Mosaics

Hmm, I realize now that I forgot to have Christmas music playing during my class yesterday. That would have been appropriate while making mosaic Christmas ornaments. We were so crowdedwith eight people in my little studio, however, that we wouldn't have been able to hear it anyway. I think everyone had fun and was pleased with their results. As always, beauty was created. Jan's dove will be a lovely gift for a friend Linda claimed... Read more →

Looking for Adventure

I've been developing the habit of writing down quotes that catch my attention, partly because I want to remember them, but also because they often inspire me to write. As a result, you are likely to be subject to those quotes and my related random thoughts here in my blog. You do, of course, always have the option of not reading, but I hope you don't feel the need to exercise that option often. "Adventures... Read more →

More Stars in the Galaxy

Sunday afternoon I hosted three lovely women (and Rowan) for another successful class making bevel stars. We had a wonderful time and the results were beautiful. I learned a thing or two, too. After the first class a few weeks ago, I changed the length of the class from two hours to five. We actually took a bit over six hours this time - next time I'm going to divide it into two days. Five... Read more →