It doesn’t look like Southern Indiana will receive any snow this year for Christmas. I know it doesn’t take snow to make a wonderful holiday yet we always hope for some by the big day. What does make a great day? Winning a $100! You could definitely buys some gifts or treat yourself as you’re […]
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This time of the year remains my favorite for many reasons. Cooler temperatures after a hot summer, better food, family events that don’t require sunscreen, and fuzzy socks are all things that make me smile! While it means more work for me to prepare for upcoming gatherings, I love fall and the promise of the
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Summer hasn’t been bad here in Southern Indiana. We’ve had some hot days, but nothing like what other parts of the country has experienced. It’s been a good summer in many ways. Camping, swimming, visiting with friends are all fun times! The problem has been the challenge to write since the end of March, and
May has blasted into Southern Indiana like a car wash dryer. Ever been in one of those when it blasted your car dry at the end of the conveyer? We live on the top of a hill and the wind swoops up the valley and whips my decorative flags like a hurricane. As long as
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Like so many people I know, I resist change. This year I wanted to challenge myself to “Do the New” in my life. I plan to step into full-time writing mode and have resigned from my job. It was a difficult decision. I didn’t leave because I was unhappy or dissatisfied but because of the
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I don’t know about dancing in the rain but I do know that I’ve been walking my dog in the rain lately. It’s been a cold wet season in March so my hope is that April will bring more sunshine not more rain. If you do have to be out and about, you’ll feel like
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The winter blues had caught up with me, so I’m excited for springtime and the beautiful wildflowers that bloom all around our house. Purple, white, yellow, and blue ones cover parts of the ground throughout our woods behind our house. Absolutely beautiful! Some so tiny you have to bend down to get a good look
Even though it doesn’t feel like spring here in Southern Indiana yet, I know it’s on the way. Signs of spring are everywhere, just not the temperature! Today is cloudy with a chance of rain later while the temperature is only supposed to be in the high 50’s. So, I’ll wear my warm knee high
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I remember always being able to read. In first grade, when others struggled, I was reading books on my own already. This month is Read Across America for children. Kids all over the US will be encouraged to read. Let’s give them some great stories to enjoy. The Bomb Squad series is filled with adventure
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Wow! March already. I continue working on my “Do the New” Challenge weekly. I have several ways I’m working to do something new every week. Sometimes it’s a new food. Sometimes a new activity or developing a new habit. February, I focused on painting every day with my new watercolors. Then, my granddaughter and I
