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The Turquoise Table

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Family Matters

Jane decided that she wanted to join The Turquoise Table movement because she loved the idea of offering an approachable meeting place for neighbors to come and introduce themselves. She was also inspired at the prospect of providing a no-fuss, informal place to host friends for casual conversation. Since putting her table out front in April, it has been definitely…
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To Russia with Love

Sometimes we’re called to take a few steps out the door and into the front yard to offer love and hospitality in the neighborhood. And then sometimes we’re called to take a giant leap to a neighborhood on the other side of the world. For me, setting the table with a cross-cultural friendship looks like going to Russia. Twenty-five years…
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Camelot

I’m thrilled to have Stephanie share her turquoise table story with you today! These beautiful words and her moving story were recently published in her Dallas area neighborhood newsletter. Stephanie’s story has reminded me that front yard people span generations and the invitation to the table? It’s always open. Thank you Stephanie for sharing your story and for being Front Yard People!   Front Yard…
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Spine Surgery and a Spica Cast

Hemi-Vertebra Resection at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children It was never a matter of if, always when. We knew before she was born Littlest would need surgery to remove two malformed vertebrae in her tiny spine. When finally came almost three weeks ago. Sarah had the surgery we’ve been anticipating (as her mother I can say dreading) for all…
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31 Days: Front Yard People

I need your help. I have two picnic tables that need to be finished for an outrageous idea I have. I want to be a front yard person. What if we were front yard people? Remember when I shared ways my neighbors were offering hospitality without cooking? The water fountain, Little Free Library, and our Front Yard Friday gatherings made…
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31 Days: Making Room

Hospitality builds and reinforces relationships among family, friends, and acquaintances. It is one of the pleasures of ordinary life.   Christine Pohl, Making Room Hospitality is a pleasure of ordinary life. I’ve been chewing on these choice words by author Christine Pohl in her book Making Room: Recovering Hospitality as a Christian Tradition. I’m attending the Re:Write Conference this weekend….
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Meet Kristin

Welcome! I'm so glad you're here.

I'm on a mission to love my neighbors. I put an ordinary picnic table in my front yard, painted it turquoise and invited neighbors, friends, and even strangers to hang out and do life together at the Turquoise Table®.

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