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Six Ways to Feel Instantly Happy

The week has been marred by wildfire smoke, hot temperatures, and dry air.  It is time to find instant happiness.  Here are my tips for instant happine…
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The Journey of Grief

If you have followed this blog for awhile you know I have a deep passion for poetry. I remember the sadness I felt when I learned Mary Oliver had die…
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Keepers From the Recipe Box: Favorite Summer Salads and a Refreshing Cocktail

During hot weather I am always looking for salad recipes that don't heat up the kitchen and are refreshing to eat. Here are a few of my favorite…
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Ten Ways to Cope With Summer Heat

I remembered today why I have had difficulty enjoying summer the last few years. It has been too hot. I can live with a few days of weather above ni…
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A Quote That Speaks to Me

I just love quotes. I used to read them and type them on an old typewriter in my bedroom in high school.  I would then paste them on my bedroom wall…
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My Dream Vacation

When I was a child my family didn't go on vacations that required staying in motels and eating in restaurants. When dad had time off we went to m…
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Garden Stories: Mom's Memory Garden

I had a friend visit my backyard for the first time this week. Showing her my gardens and decor I realized that my gardens hold stories. The gardens …
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Women Who Inspire Me: Katie Daisy

This is my second installment of the series women that inspire me. I learned last week that Mary Engelbreit also inspired many of my readers. This we…
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Summer Play List 2

Last week I wrote a post about songs that brought back memories of summers past. Thanks to my readers, I have a second list of suggestions. It was s…
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Childhood Favorite Foods Revisited

The other day a friend of mine asked how people felt about  Franco American Spaghetti Os. The reviews were mixed. It reminded me of last spring when…
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Summer Flower Winner: Portulaca

During this hot, smoky month the portulacas have been a winner in my gardens. Mom and I never could say the name right so we used the common name mos…
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Keepers From the Recipe Box

I collect cookbooks and recipes. I still have a recipe box with all my favorites written on recipe cards. I also have many of Mom's recipes in th…
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