Monthly Archives: February 2015

Gift #784: February Artist

It’s time for our monthly artist feature.  We are at the end of February and I’m excited to be moving into March, a month of transition into spring.  I love being able to live in an area that experiences four … Continue reading

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Gift #783: Winter Birds

About a year and half ago my beloved Canon Elph camera ceased functioning and I was rather heartbroken about it.  Since then I’ve mostly relied on my ipad, but I have wanted to replace my camera so as to take … Continue reading

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Gift #782: Spring beginnings

Can you see spring hiding beneath the snow? No, I can’t either.  But it is there.  Deep in the dark soil, energy that the plant has stored in its root system is slowly being converted into the makings of fresh … Continue reading

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Gift #781: Winter retreat

About this time every year I reach official “Stir-crazy” status and must find relief in a weekend trip.  Last year, it was a trip to Cinci.  This year I went to Spring Mill State Park for a winter vacation with … Continue reading

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Gift #780: Sun and Sky

“Come let us go a-walking” said Sky one day to Sun                                                                And they both set off together on a planetary run                                                              Romance soon took hold and they were never seen apart                   … Continue reading

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Gift #779: Dreaming of Spring

“Like the seeds dreaming beneath the snow your heart dreams of spring” – Kahlil Gibran “The snow has not yet left the earth, but spring is already asking to enter your heart” – Anton Chekhov These two quotes perfectly capture … Continue reading

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Gift #778: Souvenirs from Taos

I realized that I hadn’t shown you the treasures I brought back to remind me of the time I spent in Taos.  So I thought I’d share some pictures of the yarn I purchased while I was there. This lovely … Continue reading

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Gift #777: Happy Heart Day

“If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to a hundred minus one day, so I never have to live without you. ”  – Winnie the Pooh “Love is a force more formidable than any other.  It … Continue reading

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Gift #776: Tea

I’ve fallen off the blog bandwagon a bit.  My excuse is that I’ve been fighting a sinus infection for 2 weeks, and although I’m feeling better this week I’m very tired.  It’s been about all I could do some days … Continue reading

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Gift #775: Succulents in winter

It’s still too early to find signs of new green life outside.  And garden centers are wise to wait several more weeks before bringing in new plants to tempt us with bright blooms and lush foliage.  However, one finds an … Continue reading

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