Monthly Archives: September 2013

Gift #453: Apple cinnamon scones

Posted on September 30, 2013 by ordinarymiracletoday

This week I made some apple cinnamon scones in celebration of fall.  The recipe I used can be found here.  The scones are made with apples and cinnamon chips and I also added in 1/4 cup chopped walnuts to give … Continue reading →

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Gift #452: Anderson’s Orchard

Posted on September 29, 2013 by ordinarymiracletoday

It’s the most wonderful time of the year – time for apple picking, pumpkin carving, fallen leaves, and cider!  Though the days are still warm, the nights are getting cooler and the trees are feeling the change deep in their … Continue reading →

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Gift #451: Johnny Appleseed

Posted on September 27, 2013 by ordinarymiracletoday

Today is Johnny Appleseed’s birthday.  He was born on Sept 26th, 1774.  He is another one of my heros.  I blogged about him last September too – if you’d like to read my previous post it is linked here.  Just … Continue reading →

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Gift #450: Early fall picnic

Posted on September 26, 2013 by ordinarymiracletoday

The weather this week has been incredibly beautiful.  It’s been sunny with blue skies and in the mid-70s.  It’s absolutely perfect.  So much so that staying at work has taken remarkable willpower and dedication.  All I want to do is … Continue reading →

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Gift #449: Garden frog

Posted on September 25, 2013 by ordinarymiracletoday

One of the immense joys for me this summer was that a happy frog who sang his song all summer found a lady friend and laid a ton of eggs in my pond!  Hundreds of eggs became hundreds of tadpoles.  … Continue reading →

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Gift #448: traveling day

Posted on September 24, 2013 by ordinarymiracletoday

When I was younger and more adventurous,  I thought the most wonderful places were airports and hotel rooms.  I’m still pretty enchanted with hotel rooms, especially clean ones with comfortable beds and lots of pillows.  Unfortunately though, airports largely lost … Continue reading →

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Gift #447: Happy Autumn!!

Posted on September 23, 2013 by ordinarymiracletoday

I’ve waited since Nov, 30th of last year to say those words to you!  Happy, happy autumn!  Glorious, wonderful autumn is officially here as we celebrate the autumnal equinox today. All year-long I look forward to the coming of fall … Continue reading →

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Gift# 446: Furry Friends

Posted on September 22, 2013 by ordinarymiracletoday

While spending time with my brother and his family, I’ve gotten reacquainted with another friend.  This one is a bit older than baby Luke, and substantially more furry.  I speak, of course, of Dakota, their Sheltie puppy.  She is almost one … Continue reading →

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Gift #445: meeting my nephew

Posted on September 21, 2013 by ordinarymiracletoday

I’m spending a long weekend with my brother and his family and getting to meet my new nephew for the first time.  It’s been very fun so far.  He’s almost one month old.  And so tiny!  He likes to spend … Continue reading →

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Gift #444: Memory Lane

Posted on September 19, 2013 by ordinarymiracletoday

Sometimes a picture just says it all. Pooh always melts my heart with his sweet simplicity.  And this piece of framed art was no exception.  I stood there in the Hallmark store with tears blurring my eyes as I read … Continue reading →

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