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My Word of the Year, 02.2019 & February Goals

February 3, 2019

My Word of the Year, 02.2019 & February Goals

Hello, friends and February! Today I am sharing the progress I’ve made on living my word of the year…PEACE.  Happy to report there has been forward progress!  And want to have a look at the progress, or in this case, the lack thereof, on my monthly goals for January.  To give you a little hint […]

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Currently, 6.6.2017

April 5, 2017

Currently, 4.5.2017 & Spring Goals

Hey lovelies! Linking-up today with Anne – in Residence and Jess at Jess Gets Dressed Sometimes as well as some of their bloggin’ buds for this month’s “Currently” post.  We are talking about: accomplishing, feeling, needing, practicing, pinning. Almost, but not quite in that order.  Let me adjust them. Accomplishing, feeling, needing, pinning, practicing. There, that feels better. And for good […]

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Currently, 1.4.2017

January 4, 2017

Currently, 1.4.2017

  Dear ones, Today I am super excited to be linking-up with a host of big time bloggers for this Currently post. Waaaay outta of my league, here.  But studies show…my informal glance at last year’s blog stats…that my most popular posts were those where I linked up with other bloggers.  Hoping some of my […]

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31 Days of Children's Books, Day 5

October 5, 2016

31 Days of Children’s Books, Day 5

hApPy hUmp dAy, friends! Trying to get ahead a little on my blog posts for this “31 Days of Writing” gig!  Typing this up as I eat lunch in the library where I am subbing.  I wish I could just dash off a few lines or even paragraphs, real quick.  But I love these books […]

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My Autumn Bucket List

September 13, 2016

16 Activities on My Autumn Bucket List

  Hey Dolls! So glad you are here.  I have spent the last couple of days brainstorming the different activities I want to do this fall.  Kept a running list on my phone as I thought of things.  Then consulted our monthly “El Paso Scene” for cultural events.  Here is my list of sweet 16 […]

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June 7, 2016

My Little Miracles 6.6.16: Monday Moments in Gratitude Link-up

Sweet friends, how was your day?  Did it feel like a Monday in every sense of the word or did you jump into this week with both feet?  I have to admit, I was dragging today.  I think my body is ready for summer vacation even if my heart and mind aren’t quite ready to […]

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In what felt like the blink of an eye, I have gone from full-time wife to my sweet husband, hands-on mom to my two beautiful daughters and elementary school librarian to a retired, empty nester with lots of time on my hands. Join me on my journey to rediscover who I am. Glad you are here...

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Fashionistas and style sistas, welcome to My Fashi Fashionistas and style sistas, welcome to My Fashion Haus 01.2021.  First 'fashion' post of the shiny new year.  And this one is a 2'fer.  Last month's fashion haus post was an 8'fer.  A real bargain because I shared 8 different looks.  Most of them started with a monochromatic base to which I added different wraps.  #FashionOver60 #HodgePodge #LifeAfterRetirement #MyFashionHaus #SIA #Styleimitatingart
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