Tag: Thoughts
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A Morning Chat

We both agreed that we’re thrilled the weatherman has promised fall-like weather for a few days. I was more excited about the fall fashion magazines arriving daily, while he was excited at the thought of a modeling career with those fine feathers. He wasn’t very interested that Bryce Harper hit his longest home run of his career,…
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I’m Ready For Some Football, But It Will Never Be The Same

It has been an adjustment since being firmly planted in middle age to refer to many things in terms of something that happened twenty or thirty years ago and wonder some days where the time has went. As the 2016 NFL preseason begins tonight with the Hall of Fame Game between the Green Bay Packers…
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For Those About To Rock (We Salute You)

I am going to blame the heat and humidity for this blog title, because I have no idea why this photo of a duck scratching his head turned into a duck saluting and thoughts of the song “For Those About To Rock (We Salute You).” Especially since the song by one of my favorite rock…
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Trust Me, I’m Just As Surprised As You

In the midst of a sun-filled day chasing butterflies, a chance encounter with this little guy surprised both of us and gave me a moment’s pause. While the dragonfly was gracious enough to pose for a photo, the photographer was not as gracious and was questioning how this became the shot of the day. As…
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Latest Additions To The Bookshelf

When I initially began this blog I was hoping to use my photos for an inspiration to pursue a lifelong dream of writing, but somewhere toward the end of last year my introvert personality took over and said to my writer’s soul that we have heard more from you during this last year than in…
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Bottoms Up!!

A few things I’m celebrating from the week. Villanova’s unbelievable last second shot and great win against North Carolina for the NCAA Championship . . . One week closer to the U.S. presidential primary campaign season being over . . . Bryce Harper’s fourth career home run on opening day . . . Finally watched…
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What A Difference A Day Makes

“With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts.” Eleanor Roosevelt
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Another Winter Storm In The Rust Belt

Although the calendar has been changed to March it appears our late February weather pattern of going from 60 degrees to a foot of snow is also carrying forward with another winter storm warning today and back to 60 degrees next week. Hopefully, we will be keeping the warmer weather and rid ourselves of the…
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Bookstore Birdie

As a book lover, I think I agree with this birdie that the local bookstore is a perfect place to hang out. I spotted him as I was entering the bookstore and thought what a perfect perch to watch all the happy shoppers leave with their wonderful bags of books and a cup of coffee,…
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“Stressed Spelled Backwards Is Desserts”

On the days when your inner voice sounds like Minions gibberish, the best cure is “eat cake and carry on.”