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Magnificent May

Posted on May 30, 2023May 30, 2023 by Bernie

It was a magnificent month, May. It left me feeling very grateful.

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The Road Most Traveled

Posted on May 1, 2023May 1, 2023 by Bernie

I know that’s not the way the famous lines from Robert Frost’s poem begins, but for me, it’s been a constant in my life: that road most traveled.

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Annabelle and the Snowman

Posted on Apr 22, 2023Apr 22, 2023 by Bernie

Annabelle rolled and rolled the heavy wet snow.

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Happiness Day

Posted on Mar 20, 2023Mar 20, 2023 by Bernie

Conversations in the vehicle are always interesting with children. Plus today it was important that little Man C not fall asleep on the way to Nan’s house for the regular Monday night sleepover.

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A high note

Posted on Feb 28, 2023Feb 28, 2023 by Bernie

Definitely ending the month on a high note and it feels pretty darn awesome.

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Posted in family, Food, grandchildren, Projects, rural life, Travel

Short sweet February

Posted on Feb 24, 2023Mar 3, 2023 by Bernie

Gone in the blink of an eye, just like Franklin’s fly pie, a reference probably lost on many. But still a good reflection of what the heck happened to the 28 days of February.

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#Sundaystills Sweet snippets

Posted on Feb 19, 2023 by Bernie

“Look, Mommy, the moon is half grown,” stated a clean but tired 4 year old. We were walking back from the camp bathroom. It was, I recall, a stellar camping weekend with friends. I’m unsure what lake we were at or what we ate but I remember her warm small hand in mine as we walked back.

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Wonderful #WordlessWednesday

Posted on Jan 11, 2023 by Bernie

Be still my heart

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Posted in celebrations, family, fitness, Food, pandemic, retirement, rural life, Self Care

Sundaystills “Connecting”

Posted on Jan 6, 2023Jan 7, 2023 by Bernie

It felt like mumbo jumbo…the year end post and a couple of blog challenges and the word of the year. Nothing flowing at all.

And then, what was right in front of my face appeared plainly while I was out for a snow shoe on a bright sunny day.

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That’s what it’s all about

Posted on Dec 24, 2022Dec 24, 2022 by Bernie

The excitement is tangible! Everything is “amazing” already! And that’s what it’s all about. The pure joy. The belief in the magic that is Christmas.

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