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What is it about the charms of afternoon tea that conjure up feelings of warmth, coziness, relaxation, quiet conversation with family or friends? When one says the words “would you like a cup of tea?” a calmness washes over me – does it actually mesmerize our brains into releasing special endorphins that empty stress from our minds? I wonder… For me, the word…
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Traditional Chicken Salad with Currants and Walnuts is my favorite chicken salad recipe. Many, many years ago, I bought a chicken salad from my neighborhood grocery store deli and just fell in love with the combination of flavors. I asked their secret and they told me sour cream in place of some of the mayonnaise. So, I went home and…
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I am reminded that in life, you have to make your own kind of music. Throughout life, we are met with challenges out of our control. It’s how we deal with those challenges that develop our character, keep us grounded, help us to move past and go forward, cherish memories, but live in the present. I wouldn’t say that I…
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“Worry is a waste of imagination.” – Community Church of Poway Every Sunday, we post a motivational or inspirational quote on our blog. We do this because both Tiffany and I like motivational and inspirational quotes. So, curating them, along with beautiful photos to include with the Sunday post, is fun for us, and, well – motivating! And, starting a new…
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It’s several days past St. Patrick’s Day! So, you know what that means? It’s time to pack up the 42 St. Patrick’s Day Decorations in Your Home and start planning for Easter and Spring! This checklist is part of an ongoing series about emergency planning and preparedness. I’m doing a whole house inventory for myself and decided to share it…
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