Kristin Schell
Last week, after a long overseas trip, my friend Logan returned home to find a curious note in her mailbox. The anonymously typed message, shorter than a tweet, read: Please move the picnic table from front yard to back, PLEASE clean up yard, IT COULD BE VERY PRETTY> When Logan first told me about the anonymous letter, I was appalled. This…
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It’s been 18 years since Stacy and her husband moved into their central Austin home. They were drawn to the neighborhood and its large, graceful lots – a favorite among area walkers. They welcomed a daughter, then a son, and enjoyed the active, outdoor life of parents with young children. The neighborhood was a good fit, a blend of other…
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“I cannot even imagine where I would be today were it not for that handful of friends who have given me a heart full of joy. Let’s face it, friends make life a lot more fun.” ~ Charles R. Swindoll Within seconds of sending the text my phone lit up with responses: I’m in! Sounds perfect. Love it. But…
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Carolyn balances many roles with great success – wife, mother, attorney, active volunteer. Her newest roles are that of gardener and Turquoise Table owner. She has found a very meaningful and moving way of combining these two new roles, and I wanted to share her story with you. Carolyn has purposed her Turquoise Table as a healing garden for her…
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Adoption is such a beautiful thing because it means the creation of, or expansion of, family. To be part of someone’s adoption journey – even just a small part – is a reverent experience. Many of my neighbors and I were recently given this gift, and all who were involved were deeply touched. My dear friend Nicole, an adoptive mother,…
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“Too often the stumbling block to meeting our neighbors is the front door. By being outside in the front yard, The Turquoise Table eliminates that obstacle.” How great is this quote from my friend Susan? She has a heart for connection, and has truly embraced the Front Yard People spirit. With two kids away at college and the other a…
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