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Finding Peace at New Mexico’s Resort
As I stood under the soft amber glow in the afternoon sun at Tamaya Inn Resort, I felt time stand still just for me. The Sandia Mountains, bathed in purple and gold, stretched out majestically beneath the swirling clouds, painting… Continue reading
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Lavender Dreams: A Graceful Encounter in Shadowy Serenity
Soft sunlight filters gently through the leaves, illuminating intricate beauty of a wildflower tucked quietly in the shade. It’s a moment of stillness, reminding me of the peaceful details nature offers when I stop what I’m doing to notice. Bathed… Continue reading
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In the Tall-grass Shade: The Town of Dunn’s Burying Ground
While visiting Jordan before coming back to Texas, we came across a portion of the gravesite that was covered in tall grass at the same cemetery where Jordan is. The Town of Dunn is nestled at the corner of County… Continue reading
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The White Wonder
There you are, stretching wide and proud across the humble ground – an accidental masterpiece of nature, a silent stage where woodland magic unfolds. Af first glance, one may mistake you for a giant pancake dropped by a distracted forest… Continue reading
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When Life Gives You Thistles
There you are, strutting your stuff on that royal purple stage – spines raised, color blazing, a true diva of the underbrush. Who’s that jetting in for a taste of glory? Why it’s you, bright-green Katydid, sampling the sweet life… Continue reading
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Lessons from a Spider
It’s amazing how something so small can shift my entire perspective. A few days ago, I wondered into the woods on the side by side with my camera in hand and found myself captivated by a tiny spider and its… Continue reading
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Thriving Among the Pines: Embracing Community Life at Three Pillars in Dousman, Wisconsin
Nestled in the heart of Dousman, Wisconsin, Three Pillars Senior Living Communities offers a true continuum of care across a beautiful, nature-filled campus. From the moment we arrived, we could see why Grandma Snuggles liked it here. It is just… Continue reading
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River Bend RV Resort – Watertown, Wisconsin
The girls and I rolled into River Bend RV Resort on W6940 Rubidell Road with the same wide-eyed wonder we did back in 2019 when we came for the first time. River Bend feels like that kind of place that… Continue reading
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Sun, Sweat, and Squash: Gardening in the Heart of a Texas Summer
They say everything is bigger in Texas – and I’m convinced that includes the heat. It hits different out here. The kind of heat that wraps around you around the moment you step outside and does not let go. It’s… Continue reading
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Choosing Love When It Hurts
I grew up believing family is the heartbeat that steadies us. Birthdays, holidays, random Friday night dinners – those have always been sacred bookmarks reminding me that, no matter how messy life gets, we show up for each other. That’s… Continue reading
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