Category Archives: Friends and Family

Falling back

Posted on November 4, 2018 by

The beautiful season of autumn lets your senses sail away.  Fall in the country has it’s very own smell. The trick is to breathe deeply and notice it! Reminisce a bit, then brush your hands off, and appreciate each beautiful … Continue reading →

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A simple lesson

Posted on September 30, 2018 by

Love the ones that encourage you to bloom. Hibiscus-growing credit: My Mom! Friends, I wish you a blooming good start to your week.

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Shine on

Posted on September 13, 2018 by

Every second I can, I want to enjoy the gorgeous weather we have been experiencing.  Watching Hurricane Florence’s path makes me count my blessings for our delightful weather, while praying for those affected in the myriad of ways a hurricane … Continue reading →

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Puttering

Posted on February 11, 2018 by

Today was a putter day.  One of my favorite types of days.  It was icy and slick out; so the world slowed down and we stayed home. As I was reading some blogs, I remembered that I had Happy photos … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Bug?

Posted on December 10, 2017 by

What is that I feel in the air?  Could it be?  Surely not… Moi?  Feeling … Christmas-y??  I hope it isn’t just a 24-hour bug or something.  I mean, what if the Grinch’s heart really does grow 3 times its … Continue reading →

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New views

Posted on September 26, 2017 by

The “new” old house in town is already changing!  The monstrous yews in front had to go. BEFORE:That picture doesn’t really show how monstrous they were.  They were hide-a-bear big … if we had bears, that is. AFTER:Now, it’s neat and … Continue reading →

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A Happy new home

Posted on September 22, 2017 by

Monday was a big day for our Happy.After the Nativity fiasco in December, Pig-Farmer questioned my ability to get Happy to load in the trailer.  Especially, if Happy had any clue that he was going to the veterinarian’s to get castrated….  … Continue reading →

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Mondays!

Posted on May 15, 2017 by

Hang in there, friends!  You’ve got this!

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The little things

Posted on February 26, 2017 by

Sometimes, it’s the little things that brighten a week. Like a frosty morning Happy hello. It’s now daylight as I cross the Kaskaskia River on my drive to work. And I love small towns. Especially my small town of Shelbyville. … Continue reading →

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Fall foliage walk-about

Posted on October 24, 2016 by

Well, sort of.  I mean, it is definitely fall and there is definitely foliage. However, much of it is still green. I’m not complaining.  I will take the beautiful weather we’ve been having as long as God lets it stick … Continue reading →

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