It seems that celebrations of one sort or another are always happening around here, and there is no exception with the summer months. I’m pretty sure if we didn’t have so many birthdays to celebrate, we’d find another reason to get together and eat CAKE! One of our younger grandchildren, Charlie, who also just had a birthday- BIG #6 (yep!…
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Depression Era Cake
A Little Box of Sunshine
Last year when I was going through the most difficult time in my life, one of my dearest friends and her lovely daughter, hand-delivered a little box of sunshine to me, one evening. I cannot tell you how much this simple gesture meant, and with perfect timing. It was a JOY to receive! It wasn’t only the yellow themed box and…
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All Things Vintage
Old stuff, (aka VINTAGE) adds character and charm; it tells a story.
Italy (or as I prefer…Eataly)
I recently decided (since I’ve grown in my photography and editing skills) to revisit some of the images I’ve captured over the years. Well…all I can say is I’m in LOVE with some of these pictures! I’ve been going back and forth (in my head) whether to share them here or to keep them all to myself. I mean…what’s the…
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Breathing Space – A Contemplation
No need to hurry. No need to rush. Slow down… Take a breath. A deep. intentional. breath. Deeper. And deeper still. Now… slowly…very slowly…let. it. out. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat. That’s breathing. You must remember to breathe. No need to be first. No need to be right. Let it flow over and through you. Absorb it. Patience. There is no end,…
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