Waking up before the sunrise, when the house is still dark; before the world starts moving and the sun is high…well…that’s my favorite time of day. Is there anything more beautiful than a morning filled with that golden light, just as the sun is rising? That short period of time when the glow is soft, before the brightness of the…
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If you have an impulse to do something, and it’s not totally irresponsible, why not do it? It might just be the journey you’ve always needed. -Timothy Hutton OH…that Timothy Hutton quote speaks to my heart! I know I can wear Joe out with my need for change. I require it. I tire easily of the same old thing while…
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Make a gratitude journal for someone you love, listing all the reasons you’re grateful to have him or her in your life. This is the best gift ever! Oprah September magazine issues have arrived! I thought I should jump on the train, too, and get a head-start on the upcoming month. Plan and prepare. You know September is the new…
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Everyone needs a house to live in, but a supportive family is what builds a home. Anthony Liccione This is the house where it all began. We had one bathroom, a dining room, living room, kitchen, mudroom, two bedrooms, and an unfinished attic- that we didn’t use. Two bedrooms. one bathroom. five kids. And somehow we made it work- for…
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I’m pretty sure I was born in the wrong century. I’ve thought about this many times. I love the thought of being a farmer (of sorts). You know, growing a garden, a few chickens, a goat or two- on a small scale (obviously) but still able to be able to sustain ourselves. Making and baking, gathering eggs, making cheese, soap…
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