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Needs Some Work

December 19, 2016

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Over the years, our family has collected a wide variety of Christmas stockings.  They all hang from the fireplace mantel at my sister’s home, where we gather each year to celebrate the holiday.  Some are in better shape than others.

Fashionable Family Friday: Not What I Expected

December 16, 2016

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I sure hope Santa didn’t bring that copper jello mold for me!

Art in the Season

December 14, 2016

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H and I enjoyed an afternoon at the Marietta Square this past weekend. The holiday windows were quite festive and much fun.

Resting Up for the Big Day

December 12, 2016

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Rudolph was sighted a bit early this year, enjoying the sunshine on the Marietta Square.

Fashionable Family Friday: Deck the Halls

December 9, 2016

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We were in charge of the kids’ tree.  Just look at that excitement!

In Step

December 7, 2016

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Behold the march of the chocolate Santas!

Simple Gifts

December 5, 2016

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Sometimes the classiest gifts are close to home… as when a stalk of Brussels sprouts and a can of spray paint are all you need to make a fabulous centerpiece.

Fashionable Family Friday: In the Zone

December 2, 2016

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Sister L was: (a) meditating; (b) pretending I wasn’t there; or (c) willing herself to another place and time.  I was simply providing contrast.

Window Dressing

November 30, 2016

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I would love to know what it feels like to wear a dress made out of balloons — very squeaky, I’m sure.   While I was contemplating the complications, H was focused on his favorite Chattanooga donut shop across the street.

Fading with Grace

November 28, 2016

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I am more acutely aware of the beauty that Mother Nature leaves behind as we slip into the seasons of quiet rest.