Kintsukuroi — To Repair With Gold

Kintsukuroi (keen-tsoo-koo-ray) was introduced to me by a friend a few weeks ago. I was so inspired by this Japanese art form of restoring broken pottery and ceramic objects with special lacquer fused with gold, silver or platinum. So, technically, Kintsukuroi is the art of embracing broken and flawed things. Where Kintsukuroi came from? Old…

By Donna Wuerch Noble August 14, 2016 Off

Stealth Super Powers

I’m sure you’ve heard about the petite woman who was able to lift the car off of a child who was pinned under it. The people who have done that accomplished an almost unthinkable feat of strength. I read this in Pscyhology Today: The human body can unleash some amazing RESERVES that deadens “temporary” pain.…

By Donna Wuerch Noble August 13, 2016 Off

Curb Appeal Matters

Having been a Real Estate Broker for over 16 years, I know that curb appeal matters. A rundown looking property detracts buyers, whereas a property that has an inviting and welcoming smile on its face aka fresh coat of paint, landscaping enhanced and tidy, clean appearance causes buyers to want to know more about that…

By Donna Wuerch Noble August 7, 2016 Off

Worry is Like a Rocking Chair

I can’t remember when I last had those “knots-in-the-stomach” feelings. Those almost paralyzing feelings. Those, “What if?” feelings. But they hit me last week. I’d pray and quote scriptures and I’d rehearse those times when Jesus schooled his followers about fear and worry, “Oh you of little faith,” and “Can any one of you by…

By Donna Wuerch Noble August 6, 2016 Off