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Weekly Photo Challenge: Inspiration
If you Google the definition of the word “inspiration,” the first definition that comes up is: the process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative. Even though I did not get out when it was technically still full, last night’s waning Blue Moon was inspiring, particularly when combined…
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Close Up (the Family Reunion Edition)
On July 26, 2015, in a small town in Iowa, the descendants of some of the original Benton County homesteaders gathered for the 100th annual Brody Family Reunion. One of the treasures brought to the reunion by a distant cousin was an almost 100-year old postage stamp quilt, hand-quilted by my great-great grandmother. At any…
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The Festival of San Fermín in Pamplona
Originally posted on Chuck's Trip: Stepping cautiously through ?treacherous terrain–vomit and tens of thousands of broken bottles–crossing raging rivers of sangría in the streets, and making sure not to provoke the local wildlife…the Festival of San Fermín was almost like a safari. Last weekend I took a train to Pamplona to stay there Friday…
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Indian Summer: Fennel-Spiced Pork Ribs with Onion Cilantro Tempering
Summertime is perfect for lazy afternoons on the patio, with a book in one hand and a beer in the other. Grilling ribs is an art that requires several hours, so it is a perfect companion for the lazy afternoon on the patio (especially if it is your spouse or partner doing the grilling while…
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Door
The door to a charming setting for a pottery sale, with artistic inspiration galore! I shared with you an afternoon at the Rustic Road 13 Pottery Event in this blog post. Save the date for the 2015 sale this fall and explore the charming grounds yourself – September 19th and 20th! The pottery event’s website with schedules…
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