Tucker is curious

 

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I have been doing more walking lately because I finally feel healthy again and I don't want to waste it.

I am so blessed to live in such a beautiful spot.

My sister sent a beautiful bouquet to me when I was in hospital a few weeks ago.

When I got home the hydrangeas that were in it had started to wilt so I pulled it apart and made

four smaller bouquets to place around my home. I added three peonies to this one. I'm amazed that it has l

lasted these past three weeks!!

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My daughter, Hannah got a new coffee table and since I have always admired her old one

she drove down to my house Wednesday night after work and gifted it to me!

We got some take away tacos from my favourite taco spot around the corner and had

a lovely meal along with my husband.

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On Saturday I had a girls day out with my younger daughter and two granddaughters. We went to a 

book sale at a local library. Here are a few of the books I picked out. There were quite a few others along

with a backgammon board in a briefcase! I spent about $25.00 and we stopped for lunch afterwards.

A great day!

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I have been on antibiotics off and on (mostly on) since Thanksgiving time. Fortunately I am off

of them now and healthy once again. One of the things I found was this delicious vegan yogurt. 

It is stupidly expensive and I only found it at Whole Foods market but it was absolutely delicious!

Friday fave fives

The one with the coffee table

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My daughter has had this round coffee table at her house for a few years and I've always admired it.

She recently gifted it to me because she got a new one.

Last night she drove to my house after work to drop it off. I love it!! We got some take away

tacos from my favourite taco shop around the corner and had a nice dinner together with my husband.

I'm very thankful for her.

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Thankful Thursday

Smells like home

 What's something you may do this month?

I am hoping to lose a couple of pounds but it sure ain't easy.

Hola! Hodgepodge Day lands just after Cinco de Mayo...how do you feel about Mexican food? What's your favorite dish? Do you make it at home or ist a strictly dine out option?

Last night my daughter drove to my house after work to drop off a coffee table that I have been admiring at her house. She got a new one. We went around the corner for taco's at my favourite taco spot. The owners are wonderful people and I had both of their daughters in my class.

When the children of today grow up what do you think they'll say about this time period? What do you most hope they remember?

I can't even begin to imagine what they will say about this time period. I hope that my grandchildren remember the beautiful childhood my daughter and son-in-law are giving them and how very much I love them...more than words can tell.

What advice would you give a new mother?

The days go by like years and the years go by like days. Before you know it their childhood will be in the past so don't sweat the small stuff and enjoy them right now. These are the days of your life...even the hard ones. 

What's a phrase your mother often said to you? If you're a mom do you say it to your own children?

My mother used to say, "Jesus, Mary, and Joseph!" when she was exasperated with us. which was often, especially with my brother. ;). I never said it to my children because it was so weird. She also used to say, "Go outside and play!" which I did say to my children. Often.

I live in the town I grew up in. I moved away for two or three decades but I live here again now with my husband who also grew up here. It's a beautiful seaside town in New England, USA and I feel so lucky to be able to walk the little narrow streets and smell the smell of home.

Wednesday hodgepodge

Once upon a time

 

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These pictures are rather old but they are two of my very favourite photos.

The first is from Nahant, Massachusetts and is of the old coast guard station.

The coast guard no longer has a station in Nahant but gifted the town this building when they left.

The front of the 1898 building is absolutely beautiful. This picture was taken from the beach

and is the back and side.

The second photo is in Marblehead, Massachusetts and is of Gas House beach and Gerry island. 

It was named in honor of Marblehead's Elbridge Thomas Gerry who was a founding father 

and one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. 

At low tide one can walk across to the little island on a naturally formed sand bar.

When I was a girl the island was filled with poison ivy but they have spruced it up since then.

It is a favourite place for my grandchildren when they are visiting.

Pictorial Tuesday

Butterfly lavender

 

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A trip to the garden center yielded this beautiful butterfly or Spanish lavender

topiary plant. There is a big, beautiful English Lavender plant in the back garden

which over-winters here in my New England hardy zone but the Spanish lavender

likes things quite a bit warmer and dryer.

In a month or so I will carry the pot outside to the patio but for now it sits on my bureau

filling my room with the most wonderful scent. 

It's been cold, wet, grey, and dreary, with bits of windy sunshine interspersed.

Oh how I am longing for a beautiful warm spring day.

Oh how I am longing to be in the garden.

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Farmhouse Friday

Busy Monday

Gleaning Grace

 

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Let love be without hypocrisy.

Detest evil; cling to what is good.

Love one another deeply as brothers and sisters.

Take the lead in honoring one another.

Romans 12:9-10

In my prayers we all clamor to take the lead in honoring one another.

Imagine what a world that would be to live in!

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Scripture and a snapshot

Sunday scripture blessing

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Counting my blessings

 

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 I have been struggling with kidney stone complications/infections since just before New Years.

I've been in and out of the hospital and on/off of antibiotics.

After many delays I have finally had the procedure/surgery and am feeling better.

I didn't realize how bad I felt until I turned the corner toward feeling better.

I was in the hospital for 6 days and then home for a week after that!

My daughter and granddaughter came down to visit with me on Wednesday!

We went to the garden center and then out to lunch.

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Six days is a very long time to be in hospital!

I was so blessed by the genuine care the nurses gave me.

There was a little family room at the end of the hall and I spent some time there every day because I had

a roommate and no window.

If I tilted my head to the right and held the blinds open with my foot I could see Abbot Hall which stands 

on the top of a large hill in my own home town.

It was comforting when I was feeling homesick.

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My sister sent me this beautiful bouquet and every nurse, doctor, or visitor...or any of the other

gazillion people coming in to the room for either me or my roommate...stopped to admire them.

I have to say that I think they looked prettiest when they were home on my own kitchen table.

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While I was at the garden center with Bonnie and Natalie I bought a beautiful

lavender topiary. It's on the bureau in my bedroom and it's so fragrant.

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I spent some time planting my window box as well. It's not exactly a window box as it sits on the railing 

just outside of the back door. I took the picture from above so it looks a bit awkward.

I just love those daisy flowers whose name escapes me at the moment.

Friday fave fives

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