I took this photo of the lighthouse on Monhegan back in 2014. There is nothing that can get me out of bed faster than a sunrise of this magnitude! Everything about it was stunning. The light spilled across to Manana (Island) and into the water. The island was floating in this beautiful pinkish orange. I feel so blessed to have witnessed this!
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A short post due to Hurricane Matthew… but one I didn’t want to miss!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!!! ❤️ Love you! I distinctly remember this photo that dad took and developed in the basement of our first house! I love it… and you! Thank you for being such a cool mom! xoxo, me
Stay safe everyone!
I am replacing today’s post with a peaceful image for all of you evacuating your homes due to Hurricane Matthew. Oh, how I wish the roads looked like this! Be patient, know that it’s going to take a while to get anywhere, and be prepared…
Stay safe – a phrase that I have heard so many people say over the past few days…
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We live in an area where live oak trees were planted in front of each house (back in the 1930’s) – they are so beautiful. Each and every one makes the street we live on something extra special. I love when the sun hits the Spanish moss, or when the resurrection fern that grows on the limbs goes from crispy and brown to lively and bright green – it’s amazing! Click that link to see the before and after (rain), it’s so cool!
These trees are like something in a fairytale! Catch you back here tomorrow!
The water hose must not be allowed to stay alive! Not while Charlie’s around. He takes it very seriously. ATTACK! He growls at it and goes for quite a while before he is just worn out. This is how we can sit by the pool AND keep him cool at the same time – Makes for a happy day!
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How did we meet?
I was dog sitting at a friend’s house. I saw Fred drive by, so I leashed up the puppy (didn’t know it had never been walked) and walked to Fred’s house a few doors down, the puppy went right up to him and sat down. That is how we met. Fred invited me in and showed me his house, it was just beautiful! A few days later was Easter, I walked out to get the newspaper and there on the door was a big gift bag with a gorgeous Easter bunny. I thought, how lucky my friend is to wake to such treasures! I set it on the table for her to see when she arrived home. Then I thought… WHAT if this bunny is for me? I peeked inside and there was a card that said BARBARA! 😍❤️💃
I almost fell over!
This is our story.
So… Don’t ever give up on love – it’s out there. We both had relationships in our past that weren’t the right ones… Not meant to be. After a period of time we had both stopped trying to find someone, and guess what? Yep, that’s when it happens!
I love this man – he is a treasure, there is no better person, he’s honest, strikingly handsome, and he has the biggest heart and is my best friend.
Forever.
Note, this isn’t a recent photo, but it’s a favorite, taken by my sister when we were in San Francisco in 2007. Let’s just pretend the wrinkles that have formed since aren’t really there. For those of you who can see them, they were earned from the many smiles that came from this man!
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My favorite Happy Birthday photo!
Another year older (sigh), another year wiser (yippee) – thank you for joining in on this ride we call life!
A photo from the archives, way, way, way back when… Sun in my eyes and a “hurry up and take the photo” look on my face. Nice kid, huh? I was a Precisionette in high school. It was big fun. We marched behind the Band and the Majorettes. Those jackets were insulated for the cold weather football games (Michigan), so the warm months could be a challenge!
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We all have those dog-tired days. Days when we just need to kick back and relax. DO IT! It’s Sunday. Rest and rejuvenate yourself.
Charlie will try as well ;) (I think this is a hint for a bigger bed, ha).
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This is a day filled with wishes – Happy Birthday to my sister Bridget, and Happy Anniversary (58 years!) to my parents – don’t know how you two do it since you don’t seem a day over 55!
So best wishes for healthy & happy life!
Can you imagine what Charlie’s wish is (above)… MmmmHmmmm… Tsk, tsk!
Here is a favorite memory – Bridget on our sailboat FIDDLE FADDLE reading her comic book… (Notice the state of the art life jacket – it was nice to replace the big thick bright orange ones)!
May all YOUR wishes come true – Catch you back here tomorrow!
Beastie wishes? Yep. Happy Birthday to Charlie (our Jack Russell) – he turns 7 today!
SEVEN?! Where does the time go? Ha ha… It seems like yesterday that he was pulling toilet paper off the roll and tearing through the house with it. Charlie still acts like he’s a puppy, for which we are grateful (most of the time). This dog has so much character it’s unbelievable!
Happy Birthday Charlie – we wish you many more!
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Charleston, SC – it’s quite a city, that’s for sure! Charleston, SC has been voted the World’s Best City. Wow.
Last year we were number 2 on the list, still impressive – and we’re the number one city in the US and Canada for the fifth year in a row!
So, if you ever are wondering where to take a vacation, this is the place! I think I would plan ahead, I think it’s going to get busier!
From the historic treasures this city has to offer, to the beautiful architecture and food that will blow you away – it’s no wonder!
This blip about Charleston, SC – from Travel + Leisure’s website:
Charleston moved up from the No. 2 city in the world last year to No. 1. The city has shown incredible resilience and, as one reader wrote, there is still “no place quite like it.” In addition to historic battlegrounds and jasmine-scented streets, Charleston is home to award-winning hotels (including the Spectator, No. 2 in the world this year) and restaurants. Antebellum charm, excellent boutiques, and the beautiful waterfronts at Sullivan’s Island and Folly Beach make this city one of the most beloved in the U.S.—and now, the world.
That’s quite an honor – Catch you back here tomorrow!
Enough said!
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Fresh, ripe, wonderful tomatoes really should not be classified as a “little thing”. The fresh taste is big, Big, BIG! It makes every recipe you make even more wonderful than it normally is.
Always be on the lookout for the little things in life – they create an abundance of happiness!
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Really, is there anything better than floating in a pool, looking up at the sky? I think not. If by chance you have a worry, I think this will help to relax and give you a new perspective. Try it!
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When life gets busy, confusing, happy, sad, or if ever you feel overwhelmed. Just remember this quote.
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