Chewy Sandwich Cookies
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I got this recipe from my mother in law, I used less sugar than she did and
found they tasted just as good. They have a chewy texture and a hint of
spicy f...
Busy Few Days
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Tuesday we were at a funeral. A beloved maiden aunt passed away at age
92. All her nieces and nephews gathered on Galatas from one end of Greece
to th...
Our Week in California
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Before we parked at the Spokane airport for our flight to Orange County we
enjoyed our Linner at the Rusty Moose in Airway Heights which is just a hop
skip...
Picture perfect
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It was a perfect day for 'chocolate box' pictures at Bolton Abbey when I
went for a stroll there with a friend. Blue skies, fluffy clouds, a
slow-flowin...
Ascension (vespers)
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Oh who shall sing the song
that I have loved since the days of my youth--
the song of the Lord’s Ascension into heaven,
of His love for us,
of the vigil...
A Walk Around The Garden
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Welcome do my humble blog.
I thought you might
enjoy a walk around the garden
with me.
💗
Before we begin, I would like to
thank all of you for the s...
What the mandorla reveals.
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This year we Orthodox celebrate the Ascension of Christ on May 21st, which
is, as always, 40 days after the feast of the Resurrection of Christ. It’s
been...
A hill side promenade
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[image: Sköna maj] [image: Nice day for it] [image: Kattgränd] [image:
Bastugatan] [image: Kattgränd] [image: Skorsten] [image: Münchenbryggeriet] [image:
...
Small success.
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I have found a different way to put photos on, which involves copying and
pasting. Blogger is still insisting that I 'sign in' when I try the more
usual ...
A Hike on Victoria Day Weekend
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The Coast Trail on southern Vancouver Island stretches along the Strait of
Juan de Fuca, the body of water separating Canada from its southern
neighbo...
Doppelganger and Damselfly
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*"I LOVE your hair!"*
My friends, I can't tell you how it warms my heart to hear those words
directed towards me! Especially as I have stopped dying m...
Operation Pollination
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Wild bee populations in North America have collapsed by up to 96% in two
decades, according to the *Xerces Society, *an international nonprofit
organiza...
I Wish You Could Smell Them!
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The lilacs are in bloom, along with my crabapple and bridal wreath spirea,
and their blossoms are absolutely transforming my days right now. Every
chance...
LAST WEEK
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A friend told me about a cheese shop in Mt Cotton. Since Bill loves cheese,
we went for a drive to explore the cheese shop. We weren't disappointed and
c...
A full week celebrating Jerusalem 59
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Yom Yerushalayim, Jerusalem Day, was May 14, 2026, until Friday evening,
May 15. Jerusalem Day is the Israeli national holiday commemorating the
reunificat...
Time Marches On
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We've been blessed with glorious weather these past few days, sunshine and
low-humidity, the two together, are rare as hen's teeth in these southern
part...
All Saints, Aston Upthorp
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This is a revisit to All Saints Church which is only a mile away from the
last one St Michael. The church is normally locked now but was opened for
m...
Mothers Day Week
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Friday! It's Friday! Finally! It's time for *Friday Fave Fives*, the
weekly time when I focus on what has blessed me this week. Susanne is the
host ...
fff may 15
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grevillea ‘Superb’ ….and bees While working with my favorite chatbot to
resolve some ghost drives that keep reappearing (after transitioning to
SSDs last M...
A Sonnet for Ascension Day
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Here is a sonnet for Ascension Day, the glorious finale of the Easter
Season. In the mystery of the Ascension we reflect on the way in which, one
sense Ch...
{tending the quiet}
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Just put on some leftover spaghetti from the freezer to simmer. We'll have
salad alongside...just a simple dinner. Been a busy day, at least for my
husband...
A Mother's Day Ramble and Roll.....
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*Hello dearies!*
*Happy Mother's Day to all you Mommas!*
*The pic above is of my wonderful Mom when she was only 16.*
*So dear to my heart and I mi**ss h...
Great Tits And May Trees
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The last few days have seen me spending quite a lot of time at the bottom
of the garden. The May ( hawthorn) tree is in full snow white blossom and
th...
Back Home
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We are back home again. It was a lovely time, but always so wonderful to
get back home. We did so much exploring this trip. We saw things that we
have ...
Garden adventures.......
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As you can see from this photo, my hollyhocks are blooming already. This
must be the earliest I've ever seen. I attribute it to our very warm
March. I...
In the meantime
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After the adrenaline of the survival instinct in wartime, the adrenaline
of fear and distress subsides, there is a phenomenon that I hear about from
man...
Hello May, Time Away
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*Image by GuangWu YANG from **Pixabay*
"Spring is nature's way of saying, 'Let's party!'"
*ROBIN WILLIAMS*
Hello May, we've been waiting for you!
Last ...
May Gallery – Fruit
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Nutritious and delicious. I happen to be writing this on a river cruise
boat docked in Bratislava, Slovakia. The regional specialty around here and
neighbo...
FOR THE MEMORIES
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Hello everyone! So GLAD you could join me today for all good news, and of
course, the MUSICA. . . Are you ready for Looking for me? XOXO Now you know
where...
March Daybook and Other Things
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March so fickle, March so fair,Pouting, shy, with wind-blown hair,Nut-brown
shawl and crocus cup,Smile that lights the whole world up.- Sara L. Vickers
Obe...
March and Knitting
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*Hello friends! I'm finally here and it's already March, the blowing
month! We began our March with snow (finally!) I was beginning to feel
like I wa...
Christmas Greetings -
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Many thanks for all the lovely comments on my previous post.
Bob and I truly appreciate your kind words and thoughts during
these difficult days.
...
Au Revoir
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*I always feel sad when someone's blog suddenly stops because I wonder what
happened and if my blog friend is ok. That is why I decided to check in
with...
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I have been thinking of revisiting Trieste, that strange Austrian-style
corner of Italy, which doesn't feel like Italy at all. The question is,
what wi...
The Thing I Have Been Wondering
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It has been a rough year. That is no lie. We have had one challenge after
another, and if this were a dark comedy one would recognize that it has
been fun...
mountain lodge wedding
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Some time ago we attended a wedding in an old mountain lodge overlooking a
river.
I wasn't so enthusiastic about the wedding since I wouldn't know anyone ...
I Dieci Comandamenti
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Happy Shavuot today!
It's the Jewish festival celebrating the giving of the Torah on Mt. Sinai
(and also the grain harvest).
Just before my recent tri...
My Garden 2018
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I have finally got to posting some photos of my garden this year. Chosen
just a few to give some idea of how the year has progressed
Things start to per...
Well, you look just as I imagined!
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DeleteIt's so nice to see your beautiful face and this is a fun way to do it.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mari. I had fun figuring out how to make the photo work.
DeleteYou are lookin good, friend!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ellen.
DeleteI love your face -- and your hair is gorgeous! -- and the mirror images around your hands are intriguing... Thanks for sharing, Dear Sara.
ReplyDeleteChrist is risen!
Truly He is risen! Thanks so much, Gretchen!
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