Misha Crews

Love stories about old houses and family secrets.

“Be not inhospitable to strangers, lest they be angels in disguise.” Last week I shared this quote on social media, and I said that it was attributed to William Butler Yeats. In that post I mentioned that the phrase is actually a variation of a biblical verse, Hebrews 13:2: “Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: …

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I recently finished reading Paulette Jiles’s moving novel News of the World. It is a quietly-told story which nevertheless speaks loudly about the value of kindness, decency, and laughter. As the world begins to bloom anew and we begin to gather again (whether in person or online), this quote rings especially true. I hope the …

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As we move toward the beginning of spring (yay!), we are reminded that there are an endless number of ways for us all to grow and bloom. With that in mind, my Quote of the Month for March is this beautiful thought from ground-breaking artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. Wishing you a season of hope, growth and …

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