by Leisa A. Hammett | Aug 21, 2013 | All The Rest of Life, Art, Nashville!
While Georgia touts the peach, (and we native South Carolinians know who's really the peach state,) Tennessee is the queen of the tomato scene. Why, here in hip Nashville, you know, the "It City," according to way-too-many media outlets now, we even have...
by Leisa A. Hammett | Aug 16, 2013 | All The Rest of Life, Art, Midlife and Beyond, Spirituality
Dustin Hoffman, in the video below, tears up repeatedly when he realizes what it's like to be a woman. This is something that every man should watch. I hope everyone will. It's three minutes. Just do it. (I know the women folks will. 😉
by Leisa A. Hammett | Jul 26, 2013 | All The Rest of Life, Midlife and Beyond, Spirituality
A good night's sleep, I had. It began on the sofa where I intentionally pulled a throw over myself and stretched out until midnight, when I then proceeded to my bed. A good night's sleep + a shower and the revelation came: Jealousy stems from belief in...
by Leisa A. Hammett | Jul 5, 2013 | All The Rest of Life, Obama/Politics, Spirituality
America tends to cop a celebration hang-over for many of its holidays, not the least of which is Fourth of July. So, perhaps what I want to explore with you today is timely because it deals with a touchy and uncomfortable aspect of our country, especially right...
by Leisa A. Hammett | Jul 3, 2013 | All The Rest of Life, Art, Technology/Blogging
This feels like Americana, eh? It was taken at the Williamson County Fair two years ago. I love it. I've used it here, on "The Journey with Grace," at least one other time, including last Fourth of July. Tomorrow's a day for Americana. It was snapped...
by Leisa A. Hammett | Jun 26, 2013 | All The Rest of Life, Art, Autism/Disability, Grief & Loss, Midlife and Beyond, Motherhood
Yep. I've been a bit grousey here this summer. But, I'm on the uphill swing for a week-and-a-half now and creating and celebrating little pleasures have gone a long way in the mood elevation department. Little things like: sitting in the porch glider and...
