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The Road of Trust

The Road of Trust

This picture was taken recently on a trip back home to Mississippi. It is a familiar road I traveled many times as a young girl with my parents. It leads to a place I still call home after all these years. For most of my life, this road was a gravel road.

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Green Tomatoes

Green Tomatoes

With basket in hand, I made my way to the garden to pick vegetables, including the tomatoes that were growing along the inside of the garden fence. Yesterday I noticed a few that were almost ripe. Today they would be picked and served with fresh green beans and new...

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The Circle of Life

The Circle of Life

I gave up my bacon this morning for a little bird in a distressful situation! One of my cats (Hershey) caught a Eastern Bluebird, and as I walked out my door, I heard its screech for help. I immediately went to its rescue. It was no easy task. Hershey did not want to...

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Distraction or Inspiration?

Distraction or Inspiration?

In the springtime, I work from my "porch office." Then, as the heat and humidity of summertime in the deep south arrives, I work from my "den office."   Often while working, I see birds of many species feasting at the feeders just outside the patio...

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Sunshine and Storms

Sunshine and Storms

You can find good in everything and everyone. With all the rain lately, followed by beautiful sunshine…

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Slowing Down…

Slowing Down…

This morning I hit the floor running after a peaceful night of sleep. I always have a list of things to do…

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The Accuser

The Accuser

Use care with our words…they give strong evidence of your character and what is in your heart.

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Sweet Sounds (of trains)

Sweet Sounds (of trains)

There is something comforting about the sound of the train as it travels through our small town. Maybe because it is one thing that is always constant. It is good to have some things that never change. Each night while falling asleep, I hear the whistle blowing in the...

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