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the wedding turtle

Yep, the ol’ wedding turtle is still hanging out by the water fountain.  He can’t believe the wedding was almost a year ago.  He’s been wearing that bow since June 16th and it’s still lookin’ good. Maybe the turtle isn’t … Continue reading

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patience

There is no such thing as Spring in Rhode Island.  I remember a few from my distant childhood, but in the past thirty years or so? No Spring.  It will be cold until one morning we will wake up and … Continue reading

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the darkling

Guess what I just ordered!  My good friend Carolyn Haines has a new book out.  Hurray!  Carolyn writes very scary books…and very funny books (the “Bones” series)…rescues animals…teaches writing…and is one of the most interesting and kind women I’ve ever … Continue reading

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new episode of river monsters tonight!

I can’t wait for another fishy mystery. My French Friend Janou sent me this picture: Thank you, Janou. I absolutely love this!

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a yoga pose a day…

I came across this series recently and thought I’d share. http://www.youbeauty.com/body-fitness/meditation-yoga I’ve been reading a lot about anxiety–especially “creative anxiety”–lately and have vowed to fight it with meditation, walking and any other stress relievers I can find. Here’s the book*** … Continue reading

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prayers for boston

Boston is less than a two hour drive from us, and even faster by train–a quick trip from the nearby Kingston Station to downtown.   Monday was Patriot’s Day, a huge holiday in Massachusetts and, with the Boston Marathon, an especially festive time in … Continue reading

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mellow yellow

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proud to be a husker

GO BIG RED! Check out this touchdown at the spring game last week: And for the story behind the story:

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sneak peek

The baby quilt is almost finished.  I’m still hand-stitching the binding down, but that’s a minor little chore done while watching tv. I sewed for 11 hours straight on Sunday.  My idea of heaven!!!!!  I took over the dining room area, … Continue reading

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lighting up

While planning the birthday dinner for my mother and my daughter, my mother casually said, “I’ll bring the cake.  I have a special cake topper I bought a while ago and didn’t get to use, and I thought it would … Continue reading

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