Birthdays

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Twelve years ago today a sweet baby girl was born  on the same day as her Auntie —  only 40 years later. My niece, Brigitta and I share our birthday and we both absolutely love it! Twelve years ago I was at the mall shopping with Mr. D – on my birthday – and my … Read More

For me?

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What? Who?  Me?   But I have no acceptance speech prepared……. Though “stylish” is hardly a word I’d use to describe myself or my blog, I’ve somehow managed to gain this award thanks to my long time friend (and fellow blogger) Jackie.    I’m honored and flattered.  Thank you friend. I like to keep it real … Read More

Is it you?

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If you are one of “those” people . . . . PHOTO: Poughkeepsie Journal / Spencer Ainsley Please, please stop.  I am SO tired of shoveling.  So done with walking through knee deep snow to feed chickens and collect eggs every day.  So over slippery roads.  Absolutely finished with worrying about friends and kids driving … Read More

Homework

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Tonight I sat at our kitchen table working on the material I will be covering in the blog class Mark and I are teaching Thursday evening.  As I plugged away on my materials it suddenly occurred to me that my son was sitting across the table from me.   He was working on what he … Read More

True Love

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Valentine’s Day —  Hearts, Flowers, Romantic Dinners, Jewelry, Chocolate . . .  To say: I love you, Be Mine, I like you, You’re great and You Rock! Mr. D knows: I have a sweet tooth, that I enjoy dinner out, like jewelry as much as the next girl, and think flowers are swell. However, Mr. … Read More

NY to MN

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Last week my long time friend, Deb, and I spent some time together.  We had a wonderful visit which included a conversation about how long we have known each other and the history that we have shared.   Mr. D met Deb’s hubby John at work.  The guys rode motorcycles together.  Before Mr. D got … Read More

On my right

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It’s Friday night. I’m sitting on the sofa. To my right is the dog.  Gabby. To my left is Mr. D I need a life. Earlier tonight: I finished making cheesecake bars.  This was a test.  They failed.   Taste = Good. Work = Putzy.   I’m not a fan of dipping things in chocolate.  … Read More

I wonder what he wants?

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My boy is doing a Facebook 30-Day Photo Challenge.  The challenge tells you what kind of photo to post each day.  To get the specifics on the challenge, or to try it yourself, click here. Sunday was Day 14. The prompt was: “Post a picture of someone you could never imagine your life without” He … Read More

What can brown do for you?

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Back in 2002 UPS used the tagline,  “what can brown do for you?” as a part of their marketing campaign.   Gabby would like you to know that “brown” can do SO much for you! Gabby loves when the UPS truck pulls onto our street.  For her, the big brown truck is so much more … Read More