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We’re On Lake Time This Week

We’re visiting my parents, which means we’re in Summer at the Lake Mode. So far it has been relatively blissful. While J isn’t officially on holiday, the majority of Europe shuts down in July,…

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  • Family, Holidays, Life, Summer Celebrations
  • Jul, 09, 2024
  • 35 Comments

Summer Celebrations: Volume 2

It finally – really and truly – feels like summer.

The weather has been glorious this week. Glorious. I feel like breaking out into the chorus of Angels We Have Heard on High just so…

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  • Summer Celebrations
  • Jul, 05, 2024
  • 45 Comments

Chapter Six: June 2024

In January I suggested we “write a book together” in 2024 and pitched the idea of assigning each month a chapter title.

So far, I’ve had:

January – Steady: Finding Solid Ground After a Year of…

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  • Creativity, Life, Personality Insights
  • Jul, 03, 2024
  • 28 Comments

So This Is What 5:30 AM Looks Like…

Friends!!! I did it.

Here is proof.

Look at me – fully dressed and at the door – ready to grab my bag and water bottle at 5:42 am!! This time of day actually…

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  • Exercise, Life
  • Jul, 02, 2024
  • 41 Comments

Guest Post: Welcome Diane!!

First, Happy Canada Day! I remain deeply grateful to live in such a beautiful part of the world. Too often I forget the tremendous blessing of calling a democratic country my home.

This national celebration…

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  • Blogging, Friendship, Guest Post
  • Jul, 01, 2024
  • 22 Comments
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