Tag Archives: Empty Nest

June Java (Coffee Date)

Thanks for stopping by for this month’s Ultimate Virtual Coffee Date hosted by Jill Conyers, Nikki at Grab Your Kicks and Lynda at Fitness Mom Wine Country. Can I get you a cup of coffee or tea before we catch up? If we were having … Continue reading

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The Ultimate Virtual Coffee Date (May)

Can you believe it’s May already? Since it’s the first weekend of the month, that means it’s time for the Ultimate Virtual Coffee Date hosted by Jill Conyers, Nikki at Grab Your Kicks and Lynda at Fitness Mom Wine Country. So, fix yourself a cup of … Continue reading

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The Ultimate Virtual Coffee Date

I really enjoy “coffee date” posts. As Carla put it, the best of blog reading feels like “friends getting together and chatting over coffee,” and for me the best part of blogging is getting to know other people and making friends across … Continue reading

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Baking From A Box

When I do my holiday baking, I usually make everything from scratch–most things really do taste better that way. But I’m not too proud to take shortcuts when a box mix works really well, like with these peanut butter kiss cookies … Continue reading

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A Prayer of Thanksgiving (Robert Louis Stevenson)

A Prayer of Thanksgiving by Robert Louis Stevenson Lord behold our family here assembled. We thank the for this place in which we dwell. For the peace accorded us this day. For the hope with which we expect tomorrow. For … Continue reading

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