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As I sat down to write today's blog, of course the first thought that came to mind was Mother's Day. Yes, Mother's Day is this Sunday. It will be a day celebrated across the US. Many will gather for lunches and dinners, while others will send flowers across the way. No matter how you celebrate this day, take time to think about all your mother has given you in your lifetime. A mother is there from the very beginning to love, protect, and nurture. She is a confidant, a nurse, a story teller, a singer, and sometimes even songwriter. She...

Thank you all who came out Friday night to support Art With Heart. I had the opportunity to take part in this incredible event and so enjoyed meeting many of you and sharing the story of Fleurenasci! It might have been a bit dreary, but the atmosphere on the Marietta Square was anything but dismal. Art with Heart was hosted by the Arts of Cobb this year, and it was a FREE event which was open to the public. There was a Jazz band, food and drinks, and 13 Celebrity Artist’s painting...

Today is Earth Day and Fleurenasci celebrates the day! We know the importance of taking care of our world, for without it, there would be no beautiful flowers for us all to enjoy. As I thought about Earth Day, I wondered how in the world the celebration began, and I learned that the day actually was first celebrated in 1970. In a time of war, and many students opposing the fight, little was being done to protect the environment. The founding group took the energy of the anti-war movement and helped to...

This past week has been one we won't soon forget. What started out as a normal April day, ended up as anything but normal. While there are still many unknown answers to the tragedy at the Boston Marathon, our hearts go out to the victims and their families. It's at times like these, that we must all remember what is truly important in life. Hug your family members a bit tighter, and be thankful for each day we are given. I am confident those who were affected by this senseless tragedy will no doubt have a different outlook on the...

This morning as I walked down my driveway to retrieve my morning paper, I stopped to admire the beautiful pink cherry blossoms that grace my yard for such a short time each spring. As it does more and more these days this took me to my computer to find out more…. And once again, I find myself wanting to share the essence of yet another of Mother Nature’s wonders. The Cherry Blossom ~ Cherry blossoms are flowers of the cherry blossom tree known in Japan as the "sakura." In Japan the cherry...