Category Archives: things I love

Bibliophilia

We love books. In fact our favorite part of living in America rather than the African bush is probably the library. I know. Sad. Hermits. Antisocial. HOMESCHOOLERS. But really, books are incredibly windows to the world. Portals to the imaginary … Continue reading

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Naomi in Lavender Heaven

This picture is for my mom who sent me the link to this lavender farm almost a year ago. The farm is about an hour from our home, nestled gorgeously just in front of Mount Shasta, one of our two … Continue reading

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Summer indulgence

I’m a hedonist at heart. Or at least I believe in living each part of each day to it’s best. I like to suck the marrow out of life. Even when it means sucking the murram.• So even though I … Continue reading

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Summer food

Summer shopping is even simpler than usual. Organic grass fed ground beef for burgers – lots. Organic fruits and veggies in season from the farmers market- lots. Several kinds of organic pickles. Add in a few potatoes, a little pasta … Continue reading

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I’ll take some too

Quinn laughs in his sleep. Seriously infectious giggles that sometimes wake him up. This is not once in a while. This is every night stuff for him. I think I need me some of that!

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Genuis

“Genius is neither learned nor acquired It is knowing without experience It is risking without fear of failure It is perception without touch It is understanding without research It is certainty without proof It is ability without practice It is … Continue reading

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Women of Mention

After a morning in the healing rooms, I came back to my favorite place: home with my family.  We made a simple potato cheddar soup and then settled in to watch a special library movie:  Mrs. Potter.  And what a … Continue reading

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things I love . . . .

I stumbled across this blog which brought wonderful beauty to my eyes and soul . . . . oh how I love beauty!  Geninne lives in Mexico in a house her husband built in the hills, surrounded by beautiful wildlife … Continue reading

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