The very first house we moved to, all together with Granny and Grampa in 1993, was referred to as ‘The Big Brown House on the Top of the Hill’... Read More
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… on a sick day
Yesterday was a sick day in our house. For only me, really. But, as the old adage goes, if mom ain’t happy, no one’s happy. Which really doesn’t 100... Read More
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… on a decade of cows and the sea
Down the driveway, down the road, around a small curve and over a rise are Mr. McGovern’s cows. I realized, as I was on my way back home the... Read More
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… on faith, or fate, or what the fuh
I am big on faith. Not so much the religious kind, and most of my religious friends bear with me on this. Which is good because they are the... Read More
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… on winding through and past the holidays
Last night, after dinner, we sent Mac and Jack on their way. Due to a nutty work schedule just before Christmas, they were able to be here for two... Read More
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… here’s to a lot of you (and a lot of me :))
Here’s to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The trouble-makers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They’re not fond of rules,... Read More
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… on a rule-breaking choice for the new year
It probably won’t surprise you that I am not a terrific rule-follower. Like, even with flowers. Christmas is one of my favorite times of year for a flower... Read More
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… on practical perfection
Sam and I have an ongoing argument that involves two words. It goes something like this: Me: “Hey Sam it’s practically Christmas!” Sam: “Ya. Okay, but it’s not technically Christmas.” Me:... Read More
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… on making magic
It’s never too early… or too late… For magic. Thanks for readin’ As always, come on over to Just Ponderin’s Facebook page to comment <3
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… on the power of inner peace, and joy
I have cousins, whom I kind of love a lot. As a matter of fact, I think they would be surprised at how much I love them, and how... Read More
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… on (shhhh!) a test run
shhhhh….. whisper okay? look….. I woke up super early this morning to take a photo of the village for you. I had no idea that there were any activities... Read More
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… on readying
Every year, for decades, the Christmas season has hosted an event so special… So festive. And anticipated. And magical. And loud. Family Christmas. And it’s two days away. I am,... Read More