Pasty Morehead co founder of the Michael J. Morehead Memorial Scholarship Foundation
That is what the Morehead Family of Strasburg, Virginia did by calling attention to the cancer that struck their son at the age of 31. Listen to Patsy as she speaks with me about how her family honors Michael through the Michael J. Morehead Memorial Scholarship Foundation.
“Women Celebrating Women began as a way to showcase a Front Royal jewelery artist’s work and grew to a regular get together honoring the talents and work of a new woman each month.” said Marcy McCann author of Chelsea’s Tree and the group’s founder. Originally planned to run for six months the group proved so successful that it is moving into a new year with no end in sight.
Marquetta Mitchell at WCW in December 2009
Guests bring a snack to share while coffee, tea, and cake are provided by McCann. All women are welcome to attend at 6:00 PM the first Sunday of each month. The group meets at 234 West King Street in Strasburg at the office building of LtdPrints.com. Call 540-465-3878 or email Marcy@LtdPrints.com for further information.
Women listen to Marquetta Mitchell at WCW in December 2009
More cool finds Along Route 11
Fran Romeo and Company at 212 N Main St in Edinburg, Virginia announces a hot new bridal item for 2010. Fran says they are “Unique, hip and stylish ceramic handbags for bridal shower gifts, bridal party gifts and thank you gifts for your Mom. These also make great Valentine’s and Mother’s day gifts. For you guys, if you are popping the question any tome soon, why not present the engagement ring in one of these.”
Ceramic boxes - bridal shower gifts
Fran is a personal friend so if you give her my name while visiting she’ll give you a 10% discount on selected items.
Gifts for brides maids
Don’t forget to get those books for young step children at MyWholeFamily.com
Need to add a little color to your life. How about trying a custom wall mural!
Castle Murals and Castle Posters can add life to your home or office. Have you ever thought of adding a bit of color to a dark room or a faux window to a basement but just didn’t know where to start? We found the perfect solution.
Try using one of LtdPrints.com’s many bright mural options such as an aircraft mural, or one of their castle or wildlife murals. The newest castle mural is a photographic mural using an image taken by Connecticut photographer Michael Cavaliere. Set against a misty sky with the vivid greens of trees and the gold tones of the masonry this castle mural has a depth of field that truly makes one feel as if they are standing outside the castle ruins.
Castle murals and castle posters by Michael Cavaliere
Try this in a windowless room such as a basement because the light coming through the windows gives the illusion of light coming into your room. For only $10 a square foot you can create a whole new look that lasts for years.
Chelsea’s Tree gets rave reviews.
I was thrilled with the whole concept of this book. It not only shows that a child of divorced parents have a larger world of people that are their family, the idea of their having their own special photo albumn is fabulous. I highly recommend this book for any one who has a child in their life that has step parents, cousins, multiple grandparents, etc. Wonderful!
Originally posted on Amazon.com by Shirley S. Miller November 6, 2007
Only $15.95 straight to your grandchild's door
Wow! time flies when you are having fun and living in a nearly 200 year old home sometimes gives my life a “Time warp!” feel.
So did speaking with Elizabeth McClung the Executive Director of Belle Grove Plantation a National Historic site, a stones throw from my house. That is relatively speaking of course. They have a lot of exciting things coming up including exclusive tours and even a Sheep Dog competition.
Belle Grove Plantation National Historic Site Middletown Virginia
Don’t forget to let me know if you have something cool to talk about. You do, everyone does.
Across from Meen's Bottom Covered Bridge in the Shenandoah Valley
This image would make a great wall mural. Check out LtdPrints.com today.
Pasty Morehead and I recently spent a pleasant morning talking about how she and her family turned the untimely loss of Michael into a cause that benefits Strasburg High School students.
Wow can you beleive how fast time flys? It has been almost a month since my last post to MyWholeFamily.com’s blog. My son and his wife came for Christmas which was a first at my home here in Virginia. On Dec. 18th or 19th we had a 20 inch snowfall which made the town look like a fairyland and now a light dusting makes it all fresh once again.
I invite you to join me with the new year, new snow and renewed outlook.
This year the book I authored for young stepchildren (Chelsea’s Tree a Family Tree for stepchildren) will be sold out and a second printing be required! Yes I do beleive that is true because Adele Cornish and other internationally known family counslors will get it into the hands of children around the globe. The healing power of love will overcome the resentment many families are plauged with. Go Chelsea! Spread your story near and far so other children can feel safe and loved every day. And Chelsea’s new line of gifts coming in Janaury will appeal to a wider range of folks.
And then there is health. Yikes that is a tough one. Here at the home of My Whole Family.com we have renewed our determination to live a healthier life. Soooooo just because we see it doesn’t mean we eat it! Sweets will be treats, butter for guests, and walking will be easier with the return of the books on tape companion that has now been reclaimed from the cabinet.
So we hope you will join use by joinging the Sierra Club featured on the main page of MyWholeFamily.com. I plan to walk their One Day Hike along the CO again this year. Give me a shout if you’d like to join me!