“An invisible red thread connects those destined to meet, regardless of time, place, or circumstances. The thread may stretch or tangle, but never break.” – Ancient Chinese Proverb This ancient proverb is referred to by families as they adopt their Chinese children. Many come to believe this invisible red thread connects them with the children of their hearts as they weave together…
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Hi Mom. When you find this in the morning you can either A) Post it but delete this line B) delete it C) Keep it tucked away and do a later post about post that never gotten posted. This is what came on my screen. I was surprised. and so encouraged. You know those days when… you…
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I just read there are only 7 more Fridays until Christmas. Pressure is in the air. I don’t even have all my fall bins down from the attic yet. Are you able to breathe just thinking about that? And I don’t think I’ll get them down! I may get the turkey dishes from the mud room. We like our turkey…
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We had chili last night. It is an easy meal to prepare and easy to serve to the girls who were coming and going last night. This is Mom’s recipe minus the beans. I didn’t have any and the girls aren’t crazy about them anyway. Just a few, please. Growing up we had it regularly once cool weather came….
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Making the back porch a seasonal welcoming spot was driven by color. Oh yes, pumpkins too! A must. What’s not to love about the traditional orange pumpkins. The multicolored squashes with the intense seasonal colors. The cool air is not the only way we know fall has arrived. It is the colors. Reds, oranges, gold and fall greens. Turquoise…
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