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in my neck of the woods! Finally got a sunny morning to try out my new camera. It was so pretty I thought I'd share.......... (just realized this looks alot like the pic under my name on the left LOL. but it's a new one!)

It's "All Summer in a Day" (thanks to Ray Bradbury) here in the midwest today. 72 degrees, sunshine, gentle breeze.... Wow.... Just finished a slice of homemade cheesecake out on the deck at the little red bistro table. Just hubby and me, and cheesecake and rootbeer. We had been in drought...

Just look at these animals! La Ferme de Sourrou .:. Permaculture in France

It was absolutely beautiful today. Yes, it was chilly outside but sitting in the sunroom was like sitting out on a beautiful summer day.

...and his name is Zachary Adam:) I have posted an album featuring my little boy from 30 minutes after his birth until now. Enjoy:)

A family on my block recently lost their son in Afghanistan. All the services and memorials are over. But some veterans got together and decided to pay their respects by riding by the familie's house on their motorcycles. (they do this quite often for families) They all sign a flag and give...

I'm not the type of guy to send stuff like this on, but I like this philosophy... And so, I pass it along to my on-line friends. One day I had a date for lunch with friends. Mae, a little old "blue hair" about 80 years old, came along with them---all in all, a pleasant bunch.. When the menus...

came walking up the driveway. I sat here at the table admiring how beautiful it is, while its heading for the backyard... Then it hit me, OMG thats a fox!! Headed for the back where all my cats are.. Everyone grabbed coats and headed outside. He turned and headed other direction....The snow was...

I love all her wallaper, ist so beautiful. http://www.debbiemumm.com/DesktopBackgrounds/

I finally have a beautiful day off. It's sunny, upper 80's with a light breeze. Dh and I went up to the park today to meet with a couple that is camping there. They have to be gone from the campsite over night and asked me yesterday on my way out if I would look after their dog while they are...

This is an incredible sewing room. My goodness it's just lovely. http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/decor/msg0522384021106.html?29

http://www.bostonherald.com/news/national/politics/2008/view.bg?articleid=1111084 I thought sea bass was on the endangered list...Oh well! Al Gore's daughter served it at her wedding too. Do as I say..... Now this is my type of crowd...

This is very relaxing to watch.

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I have been doing a lot of blog surfing this morning. Nester has a "It doesn't have to be perfect to be beautiful" carnival going on. There are a lot of inspirational posts and great pictures. http://nestingplacenc.blogspot.com/

So I've been thinking... "what's near me?" you know... within an easy walking distance... something to do. With all the high prices of EVERYthing these days... and the absolutely beautiful weather we're beginning to have - tis the season! - I've been trying to think of things to do alone or...

http://myblackisbeautiful.com/events/ Current dates: Chicago: June 7, 2008 River Oaks Mall June 14, 2008 Main Event, Navy Pier Atlanta: July 19 2008 Lennox mall July 26 2008 Main Event, the Compound Charlotte: August 2 2008 Southpark mall August 9 2008 Main Event Merchandise Mart

I buy Dulse flakes (seaweed) and shake them on my salads. Eden Organics sells them at your local health food store and they are very inexpensive, They have a slightly salty taste to them and are nice to use as a salt replacement. Eat Your Seaweed for Beautiful Hair February 14th, 2008 . by...

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.....listening to the banging and sawing as I watch the floor guy finish up my new living room floor. This process has been a royal pain and I am so excited to see it will finally be complete in a matter of an hour or so. The couch and loveseat can come out of my kitchen, the coffee table and...