I Didn’t Want to Wake You Things fall apart so quickly. I go to turn the stereo down Suddenly, the books fall Crushing the Christmas village Bringing down the tapes Oh, the little people are now lying on their side What do I do? The books are in my arms And laying on...
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A Perfect Rose This perfect Jackson-Perkins pink rose has gone from living in a pot, at the nursery, to be put in the ground, to back to a pot; and still it blooms perfectly! I love long stem roses I love being able to cut fresh flowers ...
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Simply Delicious! As summer roars into full bloom, grocers’ shelves are bursting with fresh fruit which is ready to be enjoyed. Yes, you could slice up all of those beautifully ripe peaches and strawberries and throw them into a pie shell or tart; but why not consider this simple alternative which is not...
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Graceful Gulls From the sand to the sun to the crashing waves, the beach is one of the most ideal places in all of God’s creation. I love sitting on seashore, listening, smelling, and watching the perfect parade of life, which the ocean seems to inspire. Magnificent...
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To love a painting is to feel that this presence is… not an object but a voice. ~ Andre Malraux ~ Mada Primavesi by Gustave Klimt She is just so darn sassy! I love how bold this little girl is, with her hand on her waist, and the look of expectation, as...
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Sarah Orne Jewett House “A harbor, even if it is a little harbor, is a good thing, since adventures come into it as well as go out, and the life in it grows strong, because it takes something from the world and has something to give in return.” ~ Sarah Orne Jewett...
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California Cliff Flowers We stopped at a charming hotel, which sat on a cliff, along the Pacific Cost Highway, in the morning, we went for a walk. Most assuredly, the oceans views were inspiring, but I truly enjoyed seeing all of the flowers which seemed to spring up from rocks. Yes,...
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Flan One of our favorite restaurants is The Versailles, in Miami, regardless of what we eat; we end our meal with a nice cup of coffee and flan! My flan may not be as good as theirs, but it is pretty good, if I say so myself. The trick with flan is...
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Tacky Yard Art to the Extreme! Driving along the back roads in Maine, I spotted this incredibly tacky display of yard art, which of course I loved! I have no idea if this is seasonal or perhaps set up to celebrate a certain event – but oh my, what...
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Just Me Come, sit by me Just for a moment I won’t detain you long I’ve something to show you Here you go Hold it Don’t let go That is me you are holding Small, tiny, and insignificant, But me. Hold on tight. I won’t let go
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