Not everyone can say that they count their close friend’s daughter as a friend too. I am really blessed to be able to count Natasha, not just as a Facebook friend, but as a real friend. Natasha is probably the most creative person I know. She is an amazing mother, teacher, seamstress, jewelry maker, cook, […]
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I am Grateful for Colleen
I have exactly one blog follower, my friend and former co-worker, Colleen. She is probably one of the most fun people on the planet. I have enjoyed following her blog, “driving across the country with her”, and learning of her new adventures in California. Looking to reading more from her. The link to her blog […]
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July was an exciting month for me, especially the week I was in Guatemala. My wonderful friend, Maria, invited me to visit her home there. I promised everyone at home that I would blog the experience and post the photos I took. I am deeply grateful to Maria for doing everything in her power to […]
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I am so grateful for Tish, my youth group leader, friend, sister. She has been a wonderful support to me for at least forty years. Sensing my struggle a little over a year ago, she paid for a massage for me, and shared a meal with me, boosting me up when I most needed it. […]
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Days eight, nine and ten of the 21 Days of Gratitude Challenge , I was on vacation. I am grateful that I got the chance to step away from my computer for three days. For the first time in a long time, I really appreciated the fall. I used my fire pit for the first […]
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Day 3 of thanking those who have actually read and commented on at least one of my blog posts, part of my 21 Days of Gratitude Challenge. Naomi, my husband’s cousin/my friend is the bravest, most stylish, most powerful, most amazing woman I know. This woman will take on anybody at any time, including some […]
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Today’s images are special effects created with my camera, not Photoshopped (other than tweaking the lighting and adding edge frames). Click on images to view in larger size.
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It’s Day 6 of my 21 Days of Gratitude challenge. I should begin by saying that I am grateful for all three of my children. Unlike some, I do not have a favorite. Each one blesses my life in a different way. Since this week’s gratitude post is dedicated to those who have commented on […]
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Maureen, I don’t think I ever told you how much I appreciated your warm welcome when I started at Allegheny. It’s not easy to share a room with another person, but from the moment I met you, you opened your arms and your space to me. We shared food, laughter, tears and so many things […]
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