We took our first hike of the season yesterday. Our forest is just beginning to change with the turning of the season. The air is thick with the fresh, sweet smell of fallen leaves. It is a magical time of year. A brisk hike is…
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August Birthday Party!
As it turns out, my entire family (except for me!) has an August birthday. Today, we had a sweet little celebration at our house to wish my Mom, Dad, & sister the happiest of happy birthdays. I’ve had so much fun cooking + decorating these…
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Renaissance Faire
The Renaissance Faire is one of my favourite ways to say goodbye to summer. Renaissance is the perfect blend of fun, magical, and delicious. It’s become a tradition to visit the faire each year. I even got my husband to join me this year. Gypsy…
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Viva Las Vegas
It’s difficult to experience a city while traveling for work. Still, I try to get a flavor as I go. Last week was spent in “Sin City” Las Vegas. The way I felt about Las Vegas is the way that I feel about a lot…
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My hair is being pulled by the stars again.
I’m restless. Things are calling me away. My hair is being pulled by the stars again. —Anaïs Nin On Monday, after work and dinner, he said let’s go for a trek. Norvin Green State Forest is our backyard so we are never far from adventure.…
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The deeper sorrow carves into your being, the more joy you can contain.
The deeper sorrow carves into your being, the more joy you can contain.
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Do what you love.
“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” —Anaïs NinThis week our Rose of Sharon and our Black-eyed Susan started to bud & bloom. I was supposed to be off…
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Home Sweet Home
I spent the first half of this week on trains and in meetings and having dinner with strangers. There’s nothing like work travel to make me appreciate how much I truly love my life at home. Our hydrangea & hosta are nearly in full bloom.…