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Not So Serious Monday: Mom’s Perfect Pecan Pie

As I have stated here many times before, I am a novice cook.  But the one thing that I have been baking each fall for several years is pecan pie.  So over the weekend, I dug out my mom’s recipe, brewed a … Continue reading

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Not So Serious Monday: Fall Planting

As I mentioned last Friday, my dad was recently in town for a few days visiting our family.  My two little girls love when Granddad visits because he plays ball with them in the back yard, tells silly stories, and brings treats. … Continue reading

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Not So Serious Monday: A Slow Morning

Last Tuesday morning it was calm at our house, relatively speaking.  Since it was Election Day and there was no preschool, we did not have to go crazy trying to get out the door on time.  This put me in the mood to … Continue reading

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Not So Serious Monday: Good Fences

I do not have a good explanation as to why I enjoy taking pictures of fencerows.  They are utilitarian, no-frills, and downright boring in most cases.  “Fencerow,” as defined by Merriam-Webster, is: the land occupied by a fence including the … Continue reading

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Not So Serious Monday: When I Take the Time to Notice

Because I have young children, little things happen when I am not looking.  Tiny hands controlled by endless imagination do interesting things. Have a look.  What is wrong with this picture? I know for a fact that the free tubes … Continue reading

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