I have a dear friend who lives in a Chicago suburb. When I visited, I discovered that like most large metropolitan areas, all the cities run right into each other. While driving to the art store, we were having the discussion about how convenient it can be to live in an area where there is a well known coffee shop on every corner and anything you might truly have a need for is within a 5 or 10 minute walk or drive. Having become accustomed to small town living, which is only 20 to 30 minute driving distance from all of the amenities I usually have need of, I commented…
All Cinderella Really Needed
Most people are familiar with the story of Cinderella. She is the unfortunate step-daughter of an uncaring woman. She wears dirty raggedy old clothes because that is what she has been given. Her stepmother uses this as a tactic to try and dictate to, as well as define who she is. Cinderella is told that she is unworthy of attending the grand ball hosted by the king, especially since she doesn’t even have a new fancy gown to wear in the presence of royalty. Cinderella has a glimmer of an idea and makes a new dress for herself which her stepmother & stepsisters quickly rip to shreds. Just when…
