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What Was Supposed to Be Routine…
I went into the hospital thinking I was checking something off a to-do list. It was a scheduled procedure. Planned. Routine. A “we’ll get this taken care of and you’ll be home soon” kind of day. The paperwork read long… Continue reading
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Ice Came and Family Stayed (Slid)
Never ever in my life did I think I would be thankful for a gas grill, every candle in the house, and laundry piles so big they could heat a small fort. But here we were — braving a historic… Continue reading
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Where Fire Meets Sky: 3 of My Landscapes Join the Christmas Art Show at Davenport in Jacksonville, Texas
December in East Texas doesn’t just bring cooler mornings — it brings that kind of hometown sparkle that settles between the pines and turns every gathering into something warm and familiar. 2025, that sparkle found its way into my photography,… Continue reading
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Me and My Orange Phase
I swear I didn’t set out to chase orange this year, but orange must have put my name on its prayer list, because everywhere I have turned, there it was — glowing, smirking, waving at me like, “Girl! Get your… Continue reading
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The Secret Kingdom Beneath My Feet
Sometimes nature saves its best surprises for the places most people never look: the shaded corners beneath oak leaves, the soft ground after a rain, the hush of grass that hides an entire world just an inch below the surface.… Continue reading
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Red: The Color That Refuses to Sit Quietly
Red has never been the shy sort. It rushes in like a heartbeat one suddenly notices, blooming, blazing, flickering, claiming every corner it touches with a kind of delighted boldness. In this photos, red becomes the thread stitching together celebration,… Continue reading
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Blue: The Color That Follows Me
Blue has been trailing me lately, showing up in places where I wasn’t expecting it to be, nudging me to slow down, breathe deeper, and pay attention. When I stood at the edge of the shoreline in Maui, Hawaii staring… Continue reading
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Fall Colors in East Texas: A 2025 Love Letter to the Season
East Texas isn’t always known for its fall colors but when it comes it is usually the quiet kind. The kind that doesn’t burst in with a full brass band of color like the Ozarks or New England, but instead… Continue reading
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Unique Opportunity: TWO Homes on 1.44 Acres | Fully Fenced Property w/Multiple Outbuildings For Sale
Ideal for multi-generational living, rental income, or a private guest retreat. A rare find between Jacksonville and Palestine, Texas — right off Highway 79 West! Welcome to a one-of-a-kind setup that offers flexibility, privacy, and true East Texas comfort. This… Continue reading
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A Whisper From Heaven
Last week, while the girls and I were shopping, I wandered into a store I hadn’t even planned to visit. On a shelf, tucked between journals and devotionals, I spotted The Daily 5-Minute Bible Study for Women. I tossed it… Continue reading
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