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Passing the time; no car, wet weather….

The past week has been yet another seven days of drizzling rain, spurts of dazzling sunlight, taken over a few minutes later by the rain again. What can one do? After pondering this question for a minuscule moment, I returned … Continue reading

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……And The Four Blogs Lived Happily Ever After

“Whoever is happy will make others happy too.” ~ Anne Frank Today, I have some really exciting news. It’s actually an announcement and about one of the items on my “to do list”. Only a history buff or a complete … Continue reading

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As the Day Winds Down…

I’ve been parousing my photos this afternoon, looking for a particular series taken in May of this year, to add to Facebook. However…I’m easily distracted! Instead, I have come across another series of photos, taken not so long ago, which … Continue reading

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day

‘Tis St. Patrick’s Day, to be sure, to be sure and here’s An Irish Blessing, to warm the cockles of your heart ~   “May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May … Continue reading

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Never Enough Bookshelves

  “I would be most content if my children grew up to be the kind of people who think decorating consists mostly of building enough bookshelves”.  ~ Anna Quindlen, “Enough Bookshelves,” New York Times, 7 August 1991.

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