I saw this "heart"picture on Instagram (@maryannjohnson12) and in light of the big eclipse phenomenon that we are all waiting for today, it struck me just how many miraculous things happen around us every day that we don't even notice. We can be in such a rush that it's like we're wearing eclipse glasses even when we don't need to, and we miss so many wonderful miracles. I was sitting out in the sun-room painting some new clay pieces, listening to the birds, watching the leaves in the breeze, having Millie come up and share her unconditional love and thinking about this wonderful community that I am now a part of, and I felt so grateful for all the wonders we get to be a part of every minute

Almost one year. At the end of this month, I'll celebrate my anniversary of moving to Hartsville. It's been a great year -- so many things have happened in that time, but one of the biggest has been going from a full-time, salaried job, to starting my own company and not being exactly sure what my income will be from day-to-day. In the past year, I've realized some things about myself. I like to spend money. Not always on big, extravagant things...it's more the thrill of the hunt for little treasures in local thrift shops. Or being enticed by the online ads for the latest thing on Amazon. The realization that my habits will have to change if I want to continue to remain out of debt has hit m