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This photo was taken in the backyard of our Phoenix home several years ago. The skies in Arizona can be breathtaking. “Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead.” -Louisa May Alcott Tootles,
Well, it’s official. Yesterday was the last day of summer and today is the first day of autumn! The stunning photograph above was taken by Tiffany’s father, Joel, while on a recent family trip to Kansas. Click here to explore the rest of his outstanding work and click here to view his blog! The autumnal equinox happens once a year…
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Here are my two little princesses dressed as fairies playing in the “woods” in Grandma’s beautiful and lush backyard in Indiana. Can you see them? They are barely peeking out from behind the tree, while older cousins Linda and Amanda play with then. There is something so magical in seeing the imaginations of these little ones come alive. When…
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“Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky.” – Rabindranath Tagore A sunset sky viewed from my home. Look closely: swallows are flying on both the left and right! Tootles,
In honor of our last couple of days in Cincinnati, I decided to make my mother-in-law’s famous Cheese Ball so we could all enjoy it together and I could share the recipe too! It’s only a few ingredients, really fast and easy, but WARNING: your hands will get messy!! Only three ingredients make a tasty little ball! Chop one small…
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Elder care is a challenge, with a significant learning curve. How do you keep going when the tasks ahead are overwhelming and you are running on empty? I’ve led a fairly quiet life for 20+ years. Then, 5 years ago the dam burst and my life has been in high gear ever since. What do I mean by “quiet”? …
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