Saturday’s mail

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For some odd reason, we never walked down to our mailbox yesterday to get the mail.  Maybe we were too busy painting.  Or doing taxes.  It wasn’t until nearly 7:00 PM on our return from church that we picked up our mail….to find a large, long, and flat package sticking out of our mailbox. A … Read More

Treat delivery

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Last week I committed to taking treats to the Gift of Life Transplant House, as I joined up with my friend Deb who brought the idea to my attention. I had coffee with Deb last week, and we talked about what we were going to make.  I know she made up something fabulous and beautiful because … Read More

Give-Away

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Celebrating …. My long time (30 years!) friend Deb, over at Recipes for Life is doing a Give-Away!  Head over and take a look at her blog, check out the recipes while you are there, and then leave a comment for a chance to win an adorable apron she has made!   Oh, and tell … Read More

Givin’ a hoot

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It’s that time of the year. It happens every February at The Cottage. Photograph by Mike Flahertyposted at  http://www.owlpages.com    The Great Horned Owls begin nesting. Their “hooting” can be heard through our closed windows and doors and even with the television or radio on. You can experience the sounds we hear each night here: OwlGreatHornedHoot … Read More

Who’s with us?

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My friend Deb over at Recipes For Life posted the below notice she found in our local newspaper… I’ve been in a mood to bake — but I don’t want the shugary-goodness — sitting around in my kitchen  calling out to me — pleading with me to have just one more piece-cookie-bite-slice. THIS — is going … Read More

Photo booth II

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As promised Meet my nieces, Jersti & Brigitta The 2nd most photo-boothed people at the wedding this one is just like her momma her sister, Brigitta is my “birthday buddy” Brigitta was born on my 40th birthday best birthday present eva She is turning 13 this month ugggh they are  a bright spot in our … Read More

Photobooth I

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We had a photo booth at Cara & Tim’s wedding — last August. It was a hoot!  Loved by young and old-er alike.  The photo booth, built by our friend, John A. who is married to Deb A. (in photo below) over at Recipes for Life is incredible.  Not only does it have a green screen which … Read More