A collection of personal stories in which grandparents and elders from around the world share from their “reservoirs of wisdom” to inspire and guide.
We have all heard that the only constant in life is change. How can we prepare ourselves to walk toward that change with confidence, trust, and faith? How can we maintain our vision without losing our way?
In Sharing the Wisdom of Time, Pope Francis offers a simple but profound solution: To see where we should go, we must understand where we’ve been. The experience and wisdom of those who have come before us can provide the guidance we need to approach tomorrow free of fear and needless anxiety. Sharing the Wisdom of Time is an international effort that collects the stories of elders from over 30 countries carved from lifetimes of experience. From a blind basket weaver in Kenya to an acclaimed filmmaker in Hollywood, from a survivor of the Auschwitz concentration camp to a centenarian midwife in Guatemala, every story is a testament to the power of faith, perseverance, human resilience, and love.
Beautiful Living: Cooking the Cal-a-Vie Health Spa Way is a 304-page, coffee table cookbook featuring over 100 of the world-renowned, five-star retreat's delicious and healthy recipes written and tested for the home kitchen. Beautiful Living has stunning photography by award-winning Debora Smail and nationally recognized Max Kimbee and Anne Watson, and includes nutrition breakdowns for every dish and tips on cooking and preparing fresh, nutritious meals for your family and friends. It also tells the story of how Cal-a-Vie Health Spa, tucked into the rolling hills 40 miles north of San Diego but looking like it belongs in the 17th century French countryside, has earned international acclaim as a top destination spa where guests can lose weight and get recharged, rejuvenated, and reinvigorated.
Now, the scope of this west coast Florida area is broadened with this companion book, The Lure of Sarasota and Her Islands which includes new images of Sarasota, Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key, Lido Key, Bird Key, Siesta Key, Casey Key, and Manasota Key. Many more may be seen on this website and by contacting her. She often creates commissioned work for specific requests.The Lure of Sarasota and Her Islands ~ Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key, Lido Key, Bird Key, Siesta Key, Casey Key, and Manasota Key will be available in November.
Each colorful page introduces a stunning image of a serene scene, a wildlife closeup, an inviting white sandy shore and more. Limited Editions of each image are available in custom sizes on canvas, metal, acrylic and archival museum paper.
This book is a curiosity cabinet, meaning that it contains photos of many objects I have gathered from around the world along the years. They are disparate, quirky, kitsch, or simply of sentimental value, some being luxurious, but all having a story to tell and a place to remember. The book will speak to many people, who can identify with at least a number of these artefacts.
