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Welcome to my little corner of the internet where I have been blogging since 2007. This site has had different names, depending on the focus at the time but its essence has always been the same. I love to share my experiences, good and bad, in different aspects of my life. Whether it has been sharing the joys of motherhood, the review of a disappointing book, the frustrations of day-to-day life, or the simple happiness found in a good cup of tea, you’ll find all of that here. Pour yourself a cup of your favorite beverage and stay a while!

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Joie de Vivre by Robert Arbor

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After reading the depressing account captured by Karen LeBillon, I really needed to read something more inspiring and uplifting.  On days like that, I turn to something that I know will make me feel happy so yesterday I pulled out my well-loved copy of, “Joie de Vivre”, by Robert Arbor.  Arbor is a French expat who came to America with his new…
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When I Was Young (er)!

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When I was young, school was an obstacle to living my life. The only thing that made school worthwhile was boys. LOL  How sad is that? Well, it’s no sadder, I suppose than the fact that I skipped over 20 days of school my senior year.  I just hated school so much and thought I was ready to live my…
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Easy From-Scratch Biscuits

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This post contains affiliate links. That just means if you purchase something, I get a little something in return but it doesn’t cost you any extra! Please see my Disclosure for details! One of my favorite things to make for breakfast any day of the week is a batch of biscuits.  Not the ones that come out of the popping…
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A Review – “French Kids Eat Everything”, by Karen Le Billon

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I can’t remember how I came across this book but, last year I read something called, “French Kids Eat Everything”, by Karen Le Billon.  Based on my history of reading Will Clower’s, “The Fat Fallacy” and “Joie de Vivre”, by Robert Arbor, of course this book is something I was going to want to read.  The French lifestyle and relationship with…
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Never Saw It Coming

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A year ago my husband got a job in a different city which meant we had to move.  We lived in the same town I had grown up in, where our children had been living their whole lives, and where our families lived.  My kids were not looking forward to moving at all, especially my oldest.  How could we have…
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Hanging with the sibs. Hanging with the sibs.
Me and my partner in crime after winning our after Me and my partner in crime after winning our afternoon match at the #trilevelstatechampionship Beautiful weather, really nice people. We’re having a great time! Looking forward to cheering our teammates on tomorrow!!
Bowie has had a tough year and a half. He was misd Bowie has had a tough year and a half. He was misdiagnosed by the first vet we used here and that led to a situation where the treatment almost seemed worse than the disease. Thankfully, @lawndale_vet helped us navigate that situation and they have nursed this big boy back to a much happier place. We still are uncertain about how much time we have left with him but, for now, he is the happiest we have seen him in a long time. I am so thankful to the staff at Lawndale for, not only providing great medical care, but for loving on him and making him feel like the best boy ever at each appointment. ❤️❤️❤️
That’s me. 🥰 I got hired. Finished my first w That’s me. 🥰 I got hired. Finished my first week at an amazing company and absolutely LOVE it! They are a great group of people and I keep pinching myself that I get to go there every day. It has been such a great surprise to enjoy it this much!
Fixing to play some tennis and can’t believe the Fixing to play some tennis and can’t believe there aren’t more people up here enjoying this gorgeous weather!!
Adulting is hard. I’m done with that for today. Adulting is hard. I’m done with that for today. Just gonna watch 1883 and drown my sorrows in this ice cream.
Got gussied up for an interview today and figured Got gussied up for an interview today and figured I may as well post an updated pic. I got my extensions out right before thanksgiving and have been STRUGGLE BUSSING with my hair ever since. Today it looks better than it has in a while so maybe I’m starting to hit my stride with it. Anyway, I hope that you are having an awesome day wherever you are!! ❤️❤️❤️
Sorry, not sorry. Christmas is my favorite season Sorry, not sorry. Christmas is my favorite season and I’m getting a jump on decorating this year. I won’t put ornaments on the tree until both boys are home to decorate with us but I will start getting the rest of the house done!! #itsthemostwonderfultimeoftheyear
This is the face of a very sad boy. Bowie has been This is the face of a very sad boy. Bowie has been suffering with licking granulomas since last March. We got the first one healed and then he got one on his other paw. Then that one got better but his paw pads got rubbed raw by the protective boot he was in and now are infected. Fingers crossed that this cone helps keep him from licking it so he can heal. Until then, Bowie is going to be a very sad boy, indeed. 😢 
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This cute little cup came in a pack from @christma This cute little cup came in a pack from @christmastreeshops and it’s bringing all the fall vibes today! Yes, it’s still almost 80° here in NC but I’m getting impatient for cooler temps. Trying to will the cool air in! And how cute is that plate behind my cup? My sweet friend @tlventura made it for me and it’s one of two fall decorations I kept when we moved. Hope you’re having an awesome day wherever you are, friends!! ❤️❤️❤️
This is one of my favorite meals, Smothered Cabbag This is one of my favorite meals, Smothered Cabbage with sausage. It’s from one of @dat_keto_lady ‘s cookbooks and I LOVE it. It’s even better the next day. I will eat on this all week! 🙌🏻
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  • Joie de Vivre by Robert Arbor
  • When I Was Young (er)!
  • Easy From-Scratch Biscuits
  • A Review – “French Kids Eat Everything”, by Karen Le Billon
  • Never Saw It Coming

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