This is my second draft for the May 6th post. The first draft was written the morning of May 7th but never published. It is now 6 days later and I realize why I never published the May 6th post and why I have not posted anything since… As I look back over the past…
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Today was all about food. Well, maybe not ALL food but that is what I’m highlighting here. Our weekly produce box was delivered today. I was hoping it would be delivered early enough in the day I could make use out of the large amount of strawberries I ordered. And it was delivered early enough…
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May the 4th be with you! A fun theme for the day but I can’t say we actually did anything to recognize or “celebrate” it. It was a happy Monday though. Our front door camera was triggered by the pretty little bird in the photo above. This little surprise truly brought a smile to my…
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While there is definitely some monotony to our days, our weeks, right now, somehow the weekends have managed to feel different, special. Our weekends are very simple right now which is pretty perfect if you ask me. Ed is home. For the past couple of weeks we have worked on our little square foot garden….
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Happy Birthday Samantha! You turned 11 years old today. Eleven!! I remember your birth day well. A full seven days past my due date, a phone call to the hospital early that morning to check in and confirm they were ready for my induction. The tears of nerves and relief with the news we could…
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One of my favorite authors, Emily P. Freeman sends out an email the end of every month sharing three questions she has asked herself when reflecting on the month. Here are the questions with April along with my answers to each below. What was the funniest thing that happened in April? What do I miss?…
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Today I left the house to donate blood at a blood drive held at our church. Due to the “social distancing” rules in place there were a few more safeguards and restrictions in place – one of which “masks required.” I completely understand the necessity. However, this was the first time I had to wear…
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Tuesday was a beautiful day… Keep the porch door open kind of day… Eat lunch and move the home office outside kind of day… Sit in the hammock swings to read and draw kind of day… Also, finally get the three loads of towels that have been sitting in laundry baskets for a week folded…
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