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Remembering With Hope and Reflection
Honoring the memory of those lost in and affected by the horrific events of September 11, 2001, and hoping that such acts of violence and terror can be eliminated some day throughout the world. Be grateful, feel blessed. We are all in this together. Imagine all the people living life in peace. You may say…
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20 Years of Food and Friendship
The header photo on the home page of my blog is a scene of the Chianti countryside from the drive back to Siena from Panzano. To me, it embodies a classic Tuscan view — the rolling hills, the grapevines, the olive trees, the cluster of old buildings comprising a little hill town. It also reminds me…
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Near and Far
When I saw the email announcing this week’s Photo Challenge, one photo instantly popped into mind, from a memorable sunset on the frozen surface of Lake Superior, near Cascade River. I typically am the driver on our road trips, as my husband can’t tolerate my impatient front-seat driving assistance! I don’t mind, and it gives…
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Free Spirit
As the sun broke across the horizon, I pushed the canoe onto the lake and enjoyed pure solitude. Not even the sound of birds calling to each other through the trees with the hope that others might be awake to return their call. The water was like glass. With each paddle dip, a beautiful pattern…
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It’s the Journey That Matters
This week’s reflection of gratitude . . . It’s good to have an end to journey toward; but it’s the journey that matters, in the end. ~ Ursula K. LeGuin
Travel. Garden. Eat. 