Seems I’ve been doing a lot of that lately — blowin’ in the wind. Along the way, I’ve settled here and there. Read a great novel that I highly recommend (Sarah’s Key by Tatiana de Rosnay); been cooking up some soups… Read more
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Happy New Year Charlie Brown
Happy 2012 everyone! I bet many (or most) of you have already seen or received the email that is finding its way around the ‘net. It’s the Charlie Brown Philosophy email. Normally, when I receive forwarded emails I delete them… Read more
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An Important Wish List
Here is part of my Christmas wish list: I wish … Every family would invite a lonely neighbour or senior for Christmas dinner (and be ever so gracious and interested in them); All of us will reach out to someone… Read more
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More . . . Life Without Facebook
After the last post, I simply can’t resist continuing the theme. There’s so much more time to do far more meaningful and productive things and activities. Such as: stopping at local purveyors for fresh and locally grown ingredients; taking time… Read more
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Life Without Facebook
Fresh brewed morning coffee enjoyed in front of the picture window — real life going on inside and outside. Next, a walk with the dogs, inhaling fresh crisp air, getting my body limbered up for the day. Returning to the… Read more
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Everything Good is Simple
“Everything good is simple …” ~ poet Nikki Giovanni. Simple Branch by Mother Nature The leaves rustle underfoot. Panting can be heard from all sides like an approaching wind. Dogs are amazing in their capability of living and enjoying themselves… Read more
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I Love Etsy
I have this love affair with Etsy. No, that’s not some foreigner. It’s an online community of creative individuals. Everything on Etsy is hand made by the people who ‘set up shop’ plus it is a venue for sellers who… Read more