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Happy Fall, Y’all!
I’m not ready for it to be fall. But then, I never am. Fortunately, around here we are eased into the season with glorious bright blue days and crisp nights. September and October are truly beautiful. It’s just that the increasingly shorter daylight hours remind me that the shadowy dark of winter is not too far off. I really need…
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June Wrap-Up and a Vacation Quiz
July has arrived already–in case you hadn’t noticed–and it’s time for my month-in-review post. Here’s what’s been going on around here lately… In My Neighborhood Summer evenings are lovely on the front porch! I’ve been adding books a few at a time to the two Little Free Libraries that are nearby. They aren’t full yet, but I’m getting there! I’m…
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My Prize-Winning Business Card
Awhile back a customer at the print shop where I work ordered some deluxe business cards: Suede finish with raised spot UV. They turned out so nice that my brother-in-law boss suggested that we should design some like that for me. As you may have noticed, I’ve been attending Chamber of Commerce meetings and other community events. We thought it…
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5 Happy Things
Firstly. I just noticed today the Tree across the street from the print shop is putting on her new spring dress. I was very happy to see it. I think I’ll try to remember to do a photo series throughout the next few weeks like I did last fall. Secondly. I won the door prize drawing at the Rathdrum Area Chamber of…
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My Kitchen Remodel
At the beginning of winter I set a goal to reorganize my kitchen. I also wanted to clean out the pantry shelves in the utility room and decide what should actually be in the kitchen. Before I got around to working on that project my brother-in-law (who owns the apartment where we live) decided to install new cabinets. I didn’t…
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On Love and Romance
It’s time for this month’s Q&A prompts from The Blended Blog. Naturally, the questions have to do with love and romance this month. Kisses or hugs? I adore both from my husband. Hugs from my kids and a very short list of close friends and family. Other than that, I’m not a hugger… and for sure, not a kisser! Candy…
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January Questions
It’s time for January’s Q&A link-up at The Blended Blog! Here are their questions with my answers: Resolutions or no resolutions? No resolutions. At least not this year. Maybe I should. But I didn’t. Love snow or no snow? I like watching snow fall and how it looks on distant mountains. But underfoot? Not so much. Name a new place…
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Heading into Winter
We’ve been living in the “shadow lands” for weeks now. Short gray days and long dark nights. And that’s just fall. Which is why I am have been looking forward to the winter solstice. Because: more daylight. Random thought. Even though Jesus was most likely NOT born on December 25, I think it’s appropriate we celebrate His coming as the…
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The Tree: A Photo Essay
Early in October I noticed that the large maple tree across the street from the print shop in Post Falls hadn’t yet started changing colors. While I was reluctant to let go of summer I knew I would enjoy watching that tree throughout the fall, so I started taking pictures of it… not every day, but whenever I would think…
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Posts You Should Read
As I read various blogs I like to bookmark posts that I may want to refer back to later. Here are a few that I found inspiring. Definitely worth a read if you have a few minutes! On why family stories are so important… “Parents, Share With Your Children” @ No Pens, Pencils, Knives, or Scissors. We have so…
