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
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Sunshine and Rainbows
“Sunshine, Lollipops, and Rainbows. Everything that’s wonderful is what I feel. …” Those are the words that come to mind every single time I see a rainbow. Lesley Gore’s snappy little tune must be permanently embedded in my memory bank…. Read more
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Good Samaritans
Good samaritans abound in my circle of life these days. Because I’m so busy lately and because my dogs are not getting the kind of attention & exercise they’re used to, I’ve hired someone to help out with the dogs…. Read more
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For The Fallen
“At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.” ~ excerpt from “For the Fallen” by Laurence Binyon 1914 As in years past, I am particularly thinking of my mother who served as a WREN… Read more
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The Art of Observation
I’ve always been an observer. Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve observed: people, life, water, nature, habits, body language, details. I continue to be fascinated by what I observe. These are the fine details, but I don’t miss… Read more