Category Archives: Life’s Simple Pleasures

Bringing Fall To You, Part Two

After I reviewed my photographic post of Fall in Indiana, I realized that not all the pictures were incorporated.  So today you get the second installment of my walk…… I am delighted that many of you  enjoyed my walk via … Continue reading

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Bringing Fall to You

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Last week I talked about the beauty of Fall and suggested you get out and enjoy the season’s best attributes.  Experiencing nature nurtures your physical and spiritual health.  I reflected this week; however, about those of you who cannot easily … Continue reading

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Step into Fall

Fall is probably my most favorite season of the year.  I love the cool crisp air on  sunny October days.  The air smells fresh and clean and hopefully there are lots of sunny skies to motivate me to get outside.  … Continue reading

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The Chicken or the Egg?

The Beginnings… In my family the chicken came first. When my oldest son was 7 years old our good friend and neighbor realized how much he  loved her chickens and she gave him a start of chickens for his birthday.  … Continue reading

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Tomato Bliss

Absence makes the heart grow fonder and by the middle of July I can hardly wait until those first green tomatoes ripen in the garden.  This year I got so desperate I made fried green tomatoes just so I could … Continue reading

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The Power of Music

Classical Archives: Don’t Miss This!: July 31, 2011 Take a moment and view the video in the link above. I came across this video and had to share it because I am a music teacher and this video represents why … Continue reading

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Spa Treatment at Home

The last few weeks I have been preparing myself mentally and physically for return to a school schedule.  I completed doctor and dentist appointments, made family visits, and scheduled time for a manicure and pedicure in the company of my … Continue reading

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Canning 101 | Taste of Home Recipes

Canning 101 | Taste of Home Recipes. I have been a subscriber to “Taste of Home” magazine for many years because it’s a great magazine that features no ads, offers a wide variety of wonderful recipes in each edition, and … Continue reading

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Enjoying the sweet days of summer…

I am a teacher by profession and beginning next Friday I will be back at school teaching music to high school students.  I love to be an educator! I love my students; most of the time.  One of the biggest … Continue reading

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