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Category Archives: Holidays
And 2022 Comes in With a Bang…
I always tend to get a little giddy at the start of a brand new year. I feel like I have a clean slate in front of me and that everything’s new and fresh and I’m somehow starting over. I … Continue reading
Holiday Lights at Cheekwood
I recently visited Cheekwood Estates and Gardens for their Holiday Lights display. Cheekwood is a beautiful 1930s estate, and once the former home of Leslie and Mabel Cheek (for its history, click on the above link). It has 55 acres … Continue reading
October Ramblings
I’m loving this autumn season despite our lack of color here in the southeast. It was just two days ago that I first noticed a hint of red color in some of the maple trees in the neighborhood. It just … Continue reading
The Gift of Hope
Have you ever had a transcendental experience? I have. The first one (which was quite extraordinary) happened after my mother died. It was a long time before I got up the nerve to even tell anyone about it. I still … Continue reading
Holiday Dangers for Pets
I usually repost this blog every year at the holidays. I’m still having a great deal of trouble navigating this “new” Block Editor (If you really want to know, I HATE IT) and it’s making me want to just throw … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging, Christmas, Holidays, Pets
Tagged holiday dangers for pets, Keeping pets safe during the holidays
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The Beautiful Spirit of Dolly Parton
This right here is why I love Dolly Parton. I watched her Christmas special on CBS Sunday night and this story she told about her mother brought me to tears…. right along with Dolly. And then there was this song … Continue reading
Halloween Funnies
Happy Halloween. Stay safe, enjoy, and have fun!
Sunday Glory
Christmas is most truly Christmas when we celebrate it by giving the light of love to those who need it most. Ruth Carter Stapleton Gail ♥
Silent Night- The Carpenters
I once saw Karen Carpenter’s name on a list of the most beautiful female vocalists ever. I had to agree and think she most definitely deserves a spot there! Her voice is very calming. Gail ♥
Posted in Christmas, Music
Tagged Christmas songs, Karen Carpenter, Silent Night, The Carpenters
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