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Monarch of the Glen

In: Family on: March 16, 2023

Do you love Scotland? And BBC programs? Every since we returned from Scotland last summer we’ve been slowly making our way back through one of our favorite shows—Monarch of the Glen.  We had to go old school to get …

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Dolly and Cornbread’s Unintentional Playdate

In: Family on: February 23, 2023

You might remember that Dolly’s litter mate/brother, Cornbread, lives down the street from us. We’ve each stopped to let the dogs see each other when we are out for walks. I don’t know if they know they are siblings, but they …

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A Few Days of R&R

In: Family on: February 2, 2023

From the last weekend in September of last year to the end of 2022, we hardly stopped. Some was planned travel. Some was not. There were the usual holidays and the accompanying busyness, and there was the puppy—and all that …

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New Year, New Routine

In: Family, Writing on: January 11, 2023

I like routine, especially when it has been tweaked over time and works well. But sometimes you need a shakeup. Usually that comes from some situation not of your own making, but still.  Dolly has definitely shaken up …

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Meet Dolly the Mini-Bernedoodle!

In: Family on: December 8, 2022

It’s been a long time coming, but we finally brought our new puppy home the Thursday before Thanksgiving. You might know from some previous mentions here or on social media that this wasn’t my idea. In fact, on social media …

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Saying Goodbye

In: Family on: November 17, 2022

As you read this, we are on our way home from the East Coast, where we’ve traveled twice in the past two weeks.  On Oct. 31 we got word that Jeff’s mother had passed away. While she hadn’t been in great health, the …

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The Berkshires

In: Family on: November 3, 2022

While I miss my daughter living near us, one of the advantages of her living in Boston is getting to explore different areas when we visit. This fall, we went to the Berkshire Mountains in western Massachusetts, near the New …

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Back Yard Oasis

In: Family on: October 27, 2022

You might remember a post from a few weeks ago where I was waiting on several things to happen/get done. Two of the three are accomplished! And I have a date for the third! A ceiling fan isn't so exciting, but my new …

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Where Do Your Ideas Come From?

In: Family, History, Writing on: October 6, 2022

This is a common question for writers. I often have this question myself when reading a historical novel, especially ones by author Elizabeth Camden, who tends to find the most unique historical backdrops for her stories! But …

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Artwork from Scotland

In: Family on: September 14, 2022

One of my dear friends has a home where the walls are filled with beautiful and unusual artwork. I asked her once where she found what she wanted. Most of it, she told me, they purchased on trips. I thought that was such a …

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