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Mayberry, North Carolina (Mount Airy) One of the things, which I most love about the road, is the opportunity to step into other worlds, often long gone. There is something about Main Street, USA, that will always draw me in, coaxing me to pull over and walk the streets of towns that...
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Successful Failure “The mission of Apollo 13 was called ‘A Successful Failure.’ That means we made it back safely, but never made it to the moon.” ~ Jim Lovell ~ We started the New Year by watching a documentary on the Apollo 13 mission; a mission perhaps known to most people...
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The Christopher Robin Story Book by E. H. Shepard One of the things we were able to do with Christine was visit the Boston Museum of Fine Art, including their exhibit of Winnie the Pooh. This postcard is from the Victoria and Albert Museum in England.
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Cooking with Children This month, I will continue to share recipes from The Cookie Book, by Eva Moore, as well as the Holiday Cookbook for boys and girls. Decorating Christmas cookies is one of the true delights of the holiday season, an activity that book children and adults will enjoy! Christmas Cookies...
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To love a painting is to feel that this presence is… not an object but a voice. ~ Andre Malraux ~ The Adoration of Shepard’s by Matthias Stom (Stomer) “And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord...
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Portland Head Light Cape Elizabeth, Maine If you come to Maine, inevitably, you will see Portland Head Light; especially if you come as my guest. President George Washington directed that this lighthouse be built in 1787; it is the oldest lighthouse in the state of Maine. The lighthouse went into service...
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Straight to the Point During this time of year when it feels like it all about light, whether trying to bring light to the darkness of winter, in the northern hemisphere, or celebrate the holidays with lights, I found this display quite simple yet affective, as it is straight to the point. The colorful...
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Chenille As winter sweeps through New England, my thoughts are on warmer weather and nature’s vibrance. Though not exactly a Christmas plant, this beautiful Chenille is certainly dressed for the holiday! I love this plant; and just because it is easy to grow, rather it is that flower! Though a native of...
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Happy Hanukkah! “We light these lights for the miracles and the wonders, for the redemption and the battles that you made for our forefathers, in those days at this season, through your holy priests. During all eight days of Hanukkah these lights are sacred, and we are not permitted to make ordinary use of...
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President George Herbert Walker Bush I have been to every presidential library in this nation, but I have only been thanked once, for my visit. I am truly saddened to learn of the passing of President George Hebert Walker Bush; may God give comfort and peace to his family and friends, and those...
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