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We were less than halfway into our bike ride. Just past the bike-ride-glee and well before the bike-ride-pain. Along the path came jogging a 65ish-year-old man in his matching running suit (you know the kind — elastic at the ankles, wrists, and waist . . . a strip all the way down each side ….
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The girl who loves pink married the boy who loves orange. Yes, pink and orange. Trendy, funky, and sentimental. Definitely not expected. Oh – and no lace hearts or pastel butter mints. Not that lace hearts are bad, I just wanted to do something different for my friend, something unique, and something with a personal…
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Spoiler alert: this is a self portrait on a gloomy, gray day. Both sunset and raindrops are contrived. For the past several years, I have loved the challenge of creating unique and memorable photos for our annual Christmas card. It’s always easiest to hire a photographer (duuh!) but the creative exercise has become a highlight…
The First Adventure in a New Land
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I always said I would NOT be a June bride. Shunning cliches and stereotypes has kinda defined my life so when the timing and logistics of a June wedding fell into place, I was a teeny bit grumpy seven years ago. 😛 Being a June bride has meant that most years I am working on…
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It’s her turn to be celebrated. Her turn to look forward to a crayon-and-construction-paper offering after a couple years of diaper changes and midnight feedings. Her turn to receive a free carnation just for going to the florist’s shop this week. Her turn for a breakfast in bed. Her turn for, well, a day in…
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