Kristin Schell
“How do I love my neighbors when I’m an introvert?” This is one of the most frequent questions I’m asked. There’s a general assumption that hospitality is easier for extroverts than it is for introverts. I’m not so sure about that. Even as a card-carrying extrovert there are plenty of challenges to offering hospitality and loving my neighbors. One of…
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Summer is road trip season. Visiting family, taking kids to camp, and our summer vacation keeps us on the road much of the summer. Traveling with four children requires thoughtful planning, especially in the snack department. Having our favorite snacks on hand cuts down on the impulse buys of random junk food at the gas station when we are on…
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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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At its heart, The Turquoise Table movement is about connecting with neighbors. It’s about turning acquaintances into friends. It’s about gathering around the table to share great conversation, coffee and meals, and support for those around us. But each Turquoise Table is unique, and each table owner can and should use their table for a bigger purpose as they feel…
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My friend Claire is known throughout the village, and quite possibly the entire land, for her Chicken Marbella recipe. Claire is the kind of friend who shows up at three o’clock in the afternoon with a bottle of champagne and a pint of pomegranate seeds declaring, “we need to catch up.” Clearly the world needs more people like Claire. I…
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