Cynthia Pappas has published “homespun”, a collection of essays about the simple fabric of life, including gardening, parenting, sewing, empty-nesting, friendship and learning to farm.

“Pappas’ stories will warm your heart… make you laugh and cry, and leave you wondering how one person can have the zest and courage to delve so deeply into so much.” – Evelyn Hess, author of Building a Better Nest

“As a crafter of essays, Pappas has written a book that is honest as it is fun, eschewing pretense and pride to remind us, through stories, not finger wagging, to live for the moment.” – Bob Welch, columnist and author of Pebble in the Water