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Hope for Christmas
2013 had been a year of celebrations, graduations, memorable vacations, and reunions. All of these centered around people – much more important than things. The previous year at this time things were almost complete for Christmas –shopping done early, decorating completed and baking accomplished -only a few things left. What a feeling of accomplishment…
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Search and Rescue
Who would have thought that at my age I would be searching on the floor for a blue green contact lens? No it does not belong to my grandchild but to me. You’d think that by now I would be more careful or at least give up and just wear glasses. Being smart for once…
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Much More Apples
It is apple season in our part of the country. Many people flock to the mountains to purchase their favorite variety of apple. Our favorite is pink lady. They are a late crop and well worth waiting for. The rosy pink color on the perfectly smooth surface covers a crisp, tart yet sweet delight. It…
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Fall Preparations
The corn stalks are swishing in the wind – no they are actually being invaded by small gray bandits. My fall pumpkin scene with faded corn stalks and dried corn is serving as meals for the squirrels. The old timers and also the Farmer’s Almanac say that we will have a bad winter because of…