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The Anatomy of a Lovely Week

~ Every morning begins with a cuppa, made by my brother. ~ A great solution for a small bathroom, isn't it? ~ A new friend of ours--we met him Sunday-- has opened up a thriving cafe in Oakland called Remedy…
Road Tripping

It has been said that the dynamics of two people driving in a car are perfect for deep conversation. You are both facing the same direction, which is more conducive to open disclosure, less threatening than facing …
Simple Pleasures in September

~ Hospitality is thriving in Eastern Oregon. Friends have befriended us on long wedding weekends, fed us incredible crepes (or breakfast burritos, depending on the host) and let us share in their home life; here Xand…
Gas or Electric?

Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without.Curt and I have a history of sticking with an oven/range until its final, gasping breath. Back in 1981, our $50 used unit succumbed in increments: first the oven, next …
Wonderful Wedding Moments

Saturday we celebrated the wedding of Julie and Daniel, the fourth and final wedding of the year in our church community. In this lovely picture (credit: Matthew Hurley), we are dancing a Virginia Reel. Isn't Julie be…
The Tree Fort

Our project this weekend was building a tree fort. The frame and supports The deck is on! One view from the tree fort. Looking through a canopy of leaves. Future residents, Noah and Pres…
Just Be Cuz

We're back from a trip to Omaha for time with extended family. We participated in two family reunions (Grandpa's side and Grandma's side) and visited with all of my husband's living aunts and uncles, all but two …
Huckleberry Find

The forecast is for a smokin' hot afternoon. Whatcha gonna do? Go up in elevation and pick huckleberries, that's what. After a morning of worship and a picnic lunch, our friends Matt and Carol (with their newbie so…
After We Said "I Do"

This was the last photograph taken before we left on our honeymoon. A lovely lady from the chapel had taken me shopping for my "goin' away dress". It was at a high end store. I stayed in the changing room and a sh…
Kindly Bring Shot Guns

I'm headed out the door to focus on the wedding of my dear friend Quinn. My talented and wonderful daughter-in-law is already started on the flowers. Her sister is coordinating food for 350 (my friends and I are makin…