Monthly Archives: August 2014

Gift #684: Treasure at a bookstore

On one of my recent trips to Zionsville, I stopped in at the local book store, Black Dog Books.  The store is named for the owner’s pet dog, who sadly passed away two years ago, but a new black lab … Continue reading

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Gift #683: Summer dinner

Today I thought that I’d share one of my favorite summertime meals.  It is quick and easy to make and is perfect for warm summer days of alfresco dining.  After an unusually cool summer, we’ve had a surge in hot, … Continue reading

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Gift #682: Hidden treasure

This evening I went to Chipotle for dinner and on the way in I admired the roses planted at the entrance.  Actually, I was admiring the rose hips, not the flowers, but then I’m a strange girl.  I was thinking … Continue reading

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Gift #681: Family Celebrations

I haven’t blogged for a while because I’ve been enjoying some family time with my brother and his family in Texas.  It’s been since Christmas since I’ve seen them and it was wonderful to spend time with them again.  We … Continue reading

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Gift #680: Spring Grove Cemetery

As promised, today I’ll share some pictures of Spring Grove Cemetery.  This is actually the second post I’ve written today.   I liked the first post a great deal, but didn’t quite feel it was the right time to share it, … Continue reading

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Gift #679: Cincinnati Museum part 2

Today we’ll take a brief tour of the Natural History portion of the Cincinnati Museum complex.  This section of the museum does a nice job of appealing to children with lots hands-on and experiential displays, as well as being thoughtful … Continue reading

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Gift #678: Cincinnati Railroad

At the end of a very long week, I’m having a bit of trouble pulling my thoughts together.  I realized that I haven’t shared much from the recent trip to Cincinnati so for the next couple of days I’ll post … Continue reading

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Gift #677: Summer flowers

How would you like to stroll through some flowers this evening?  I think that sounds like a fabulous idea.  Don’t you just love flowers?  Every one of them is like a little smile that brightens any day.  I went by … Continue reading

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Gift #676: “The Gift”

I’m staring at a blank computer screen not knowing what to write or how to marshal my thoughts this evening.  I’m in shock and denial about the recent news of Robin William’s death and quite frankly, anything I had thought … Continue reading

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Gift #675: Stampaway 2014

There’s so much to share with you I don’t even know where to begin!  Today was so full of special happy moments.  The days have been packed full of activity – there’s so much to experience in Cinci and I … Continue reading

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