I promised to answer that question and, since I’m taking a break from my heavy workload, now is a great time. When I took time to ponder my response, I came up with multiple responses but I’m going to share… Read more
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Pride in Workmanship
One of my mother’s legacies is definitely that she taught me to have pride in everything I do, whether it was doing the laundry or managing a career. I’ve lived my life that way, in the same manner that she… Read more
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Morning in the Peace
{Recipe at the end of this post.} I live in a region known as Peace Country thus the reason for my title. Living in the country does have its benefits, though I still long for the day we can… Read more
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Life’s Sweet Ordinary
There was a time I would never have considered photographing something from a garden or nature, or anything for that matter, that I felt was less-than-perfect in presentation — like this delightful, blousy oriental poppy. Although strongly drawn to its… Read more
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Taking Photos of Your Dog / Pet (Rewind Wednesday)
Kelly and Victoria at Design Ties are beginning a concept called Rewind Wednesday. The idea is to spend more time enjoying summer (away from the computer) therefore replaying a post from the archives on this day. I’ve decided to participate… Read more
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5 Things of Beauty
Honesty Refraining from gossip Helping someone else, just because. Warm summer rain The innocence of children The longer I live the more beautiful life becomes. If you foolishly ignore beauty, you will soon find yourself without it. Your life will… Read more
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Earth Day: 365 days of the Year
Today is Earth Day around the globe. Being responsible stewards for the environment is not a one-day event; living responsibly every day is how we really make a difference. “This we know: the earth does not belong to man, man… Read more