It’s beginning to look like Christmas! We put up outside lights when it was still warm outside before Thanksgiving. Just one skinny tree in the living room. Wreaths on all the doors. Boxes from online orders stacked in the basement. Cookie recipes for the 12 Days of Christmas blog posts are being tested (a little […]
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The geese are flying south! Twice this week we have seen hundreds of geese in multiple v formations flying over our house headed for warmer weather! We pause our breakfast and watch in awe as they fly slowly climbing upward, the sunlight turning their white breasts golden. Honking fills the air and then as suddenly […]
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No forty plus relatives laughing and eating turkey together this year — we are all mostly sticking close to home. I hope Zoom and its cousins have beefed up their equipment in readiness for all the traffic this weekend! They are going to be busy. I am thankful we have technology to help us through. […]
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Rocky the Rescue Cat has a new hobby. He has taken to sitting on the arm of Wheels’ chair in the evening to watch tv. Sitting very tall and straight, ears perked and eyes glued to the screen, he takes it all in. He prefers drama to action and cartoons to political commentary. It’s funny […]
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Working outside in beautiful sunshine and completing some painting projects that are set up in the garage. The wind cancelled plans to enjoy a walk in the woods. Great Plains “woods” do not compare to the extensive Ohio woods that often retain their beautiful fall foliage for many days. Here the wooded areas have trees […]
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Stay safe. Stay well. If you haven’t already, please vote. Think of those affected by wildfire and storms and do what you can to help. Oh yeah — did you remember to “fall back” your clocks last night? Most of all, may you in the midst of all that is going on, find a pinch […]

Welcome! I’m Charlene. I love to share quick and easy recipes, whatever I’ve learned in our last DIY project – anything that helps make life easier, better and more fun!! I hope you will find inspiration and add a pinch of joy to your day!