Snowboarding?

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As Mr. D and drove the back roads on our way home from a friend’s house this afternoon we learned two things. 1.  There is a large reservoir very near our house.  How did we not know this? View Larger Map We followed what we thought were “kites” in the air — to the above … Read More

Someone to follow

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A few weeks ago I introduced you to a long time friend of mine.  Today I’m introducing you to her blog.  My friend Deb is a new blogger who has just gone “live” with her blog.  She was a student in the blog class that Mark and I taught a few weeks ago, and has … Read More

A ticket to ride

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Gabby has always been afraid of the car.  Afraid of riding in the car.   A car trip with Gabby is, well, special. First the shakes, then the burying of her head under our arms, like an ostrich. Until this last road trip, that is. Gabby has turned a corner (pun intended) on car rides … Read More

Where I’ve been

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In my musical thought life,  this song is streaming through my mind lately… IF you choose, press play on above video, count to 10 and press play on slide show below. I do realize I could have combined this in one show —but to use the song I want — this was the fastest (and … Read More

Live Inspired

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I came across a great party idea the other day.  Before I go on about the party, I’d like to share this with you…. Random Acts of Kindness Pay It Forward Can you imagine a birthday party that incorporates those themes? What about a neighborhood party that does? Or a backyard picnic? Read about a … Read More

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