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Belle turned 15 in January. So of course we threw her a party with a cake that she and her two nieces shared. We've never had a dog this long. And as of right now, judging by how she'll still chase after the neighbor's truck if we let go of her collar too soon,…
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Belle just took me for our 4th or 5th, maybe 6th, walk. It isn't often she has me home for the whole day and she is taking full advantage of it, all in the pretense of seeing something suspicious through the window that we have to go check on, and then doing perimeter checks around…
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For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time…
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It is a glorious autumn day here in Long Hollow. The window behind my monitor is filled with cloudless blue sky and shimmering leaves of orange and gold. Tomorrow I will be focused on cooking and celebrating with a few of my kids, so today I'm indulging myself with reflection and the sharing of…
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Every child begins the world again…. ~Henry David Thoreau As some of you know, just over a year ago, I experienced the sweetest of 'firsts' – I became a grandma. I've already mentioned it a few times, but as you're well aware, grandmas love to talk about being a grandma! It was a complete…
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Love talked about can be easily turned aside, but love demonstrated is irresistible.~ W. Stanley MooneyhamAmerican minister and speaker, 20th century One of my favorite Valentines from Tom one year … our little pond shaped into a heart Years ago, a friend posted a challenge on her blog to answer the question, "What is…
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Spotting my first bluebonnet of the year is always exciting. I know that the drab winter days are giving way to longer, warmer days of spring, wearing wildflowers of every color. Full disclosure: these photos are from years past. While I've enjoyed the sight of bluebonnets decorating the roadsides this year, I haven't…
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