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You Just Don’t Know

You just don’t know who might be suffering around you. You can’t always tell at a glance or even at hello. Your colleague may be coping with an aging parent,  your neighbor could have just lost his job and the … Continue reading

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Grown-Up Mac & Cheese

Two of my nieces mentioned “grown-up mac n cheese” on Facebook in the last few weeks and after the second mention, I wanted to know what it was.  I knew what it wasn’t: little elbow pasta with some milk, some … Continue reading

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Hum Baby

My mom has two hummingbird feeders outsider her kitchen window.  Last week, we sat and watched the hummers as they fed and chased each other away from the feeders. The spend a lot of energy chasing each other away, even … Continue reading

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Day 3: Give Me Wings

This joyful spread started with the image of the little girl.  In the magazine where I first saw her she was jumping into her dad’s arms in a swimming pool. On the very next page was the butterfly.  It wasn’t … Continue reading

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Graduation: The Party (plus a recipe)

par·ty (from Google) /ˈpärtē/ Noun A social gathering of invited guests, typically involving eating, drinking, and entertainment.   Verb Enjoy oneself at a party or other lively gathering, typically with drinking and music. In honor of my sister’s graduation on … Continue reading

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Strawberry Shortcake with Sweet Yogurt-Cream

When I was walking through the Farmer’s Market on Sunday, I passed a stand and was drawn by the sweet scent of strawberries.  Just what I needed to try the recipe I saw on The Pioneer Woman, Mixed Berry Shortcake, … Continue reading

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Ballard Locks & Theo Chocolate

I wish I could do a brain meld with all my readers and get everyone caught up with posts I want to write.  There are still a few things I want to share from my vacation and that was in … Continue reading

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Day 30: Macrame Bracelet

If you learned to macrame in the late ’60’s or early 70’s you probably picture heavy cord or fuzzy hemp plant holders and hangings in natural colors with wooden beads.  Hello, Red Hill Junior High and Ted Allen’s art class! … Continue reading

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Goodbye, Papa

Paul David Faw Born December 24, 1934 Died May 24, 2012 Rest in Peace My dad was a real character.  In everyday conversation he might use a funny accent, a sound effect, or a silly face.  In fact, he would … Continue reading

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Where In The World Are You?

Check out this cool new feature that WordPress has added to the stats for a blog: a list of the countries of the readers who have viewed the blog along with a world map showing those counties highlighted!  Sadly, I … Continue reading

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