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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Nesting and Resting
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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“Every Word You Speak…
…is a prayer.” I heard Iyanla Vanzant say this during a talk she was giving several years ago. I quickly jotted it down, circled and highlighted it. “That is good,” I thought. I’ve reminded myself of this perspective many times since and have tried to become very intentional with what comes out of my mouth. When I remember, that is….
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Embrace the Pause
I embrace the pause with my camera, long walks (preferably on the beach or in the woods). With my journal and a super juicy pen, with a great book, with a great friend. Around a fire with my feet up or dug into the sand, with a hot bubble bath, a glass of wine, gazing up at the stars, enjoying…
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It’s All About the FISHing
And that is why Joe’s willing to do whatever it takes (sort of…) to land a big one! This year he hauled his 12-foot, flat bottom-V boat to Florida for the sole purpose of dropping bait, and boy did it work! He reeled in three large sharks (6 ft. plus) this year because of it! We don’t know exactly how…
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