The attacks of September 11th were intended to break our spirit. Instead we have emerged stronger and more unified. We feel renewed devotion to the principles of political, economic and religious freedom, the rule of law and respect for human life. We are more determined than ever to live our lives in freedom. —Rudy Giuliani… Continue reading Remembering 9-11
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Welcoming in September
I've always loved the months of September and October. Not because I want summer to end, but because those particular months carry with it evenings fit for hoodies, vibrant colors, the beginning of a new school year, renewed energy, fall decorations including the warm glow of orange lights, and all things pumpkin flavored! My home… Continue reading Welcoming in September
All Things Gratitude
Gratitude fills my heart, my home, my life. And I'm so grateful for that. But I also realize that it's all too easy to get busy with living and default, as human beings often do, to feelings other than gratitude, forgetting to be grateful. Especially for the small, simple things in life that make a… Continue reading All Things Gratitude
No Regrets
Why is it that we often don't realize how much a person means to us until they're taken from us. Whether it be a move, an illness, life getting in the way keeping two people apart, or death, it's not until the person is gone, the relationship as we knew it changed forever, that we… Continue reading No Regrets
Happy Independence Day
Nature’s Brilliance, Week 4
The final week of sharing shots of nature that I've discovered this past month. And just in time to focus on Camp NaNo. What is Camp NaNo, you ask? Tune in next week and I'll share what it is and what I'm working on. But first, one more week of nature. Sit back and breathe… Continue reading Nature’s Brilliance, Week 4
Nature’s Brilliance, Week 3
Another week of nature's splendor that speaks far louder than words. Sunrise, sunset... This lady was hard at work laying her eggs. And here's the critter that taunts my dogs every day. He's taunting me here, too, daring me to come and get him. Challenge accepted. The most beautiful gift of nature is that it… Continue reading Nature’s Brilliance, Week 3
Nature’s Brilliance, Week 2
Sometimes there are just no words to adequately describe the beauty. Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience. ― Ralph Waldo Emerson
Brilliant Bursts of Nature
I explored the beautiful gems of summer hidden in nature this past week. The next four weeks I'll be sharing the brilliant bursts of nature I discovered. I hope you enjoy! Munsinger Gardens in St. Cloud, Minnesota. An exquisite fountain, again at Munsinger Gardens. All that's left of my grandparents' farm where I spent nearly… Continue reading Brilliant Bursts of Nature
Happy Memorial Day
Today as we honor our veterans and those still fighting the fight so we can have freedom in our great country, I want to say Thank You! Thank you for your commitment. Thank you for your service. Thank you for giving your life so that we can have ours. Thank you for giving so selflessly… Continue reading Happy Memorial Day
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