Me: “Oh my gosh!” Gift Giver: “It’s just a little something.” Or maybe they say, “I didn’t know what to get so.” Or, “Don’t get too... Read More
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… on glowing gardens and growing kids
Last night, I was so lucky to be a guest at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens Gardens Aglow preview event. I know, that’s a... Read More
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… on welcoming christmas
My brain got busy this morning before there was even a hint of light in the still-snoozing sky. Not being able to get... Read More
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… on the hope-y faith-y stuff
You can’t fool me. At some point in the hours that follow… no matter how old you are… you’re gonna feel that pull. That... Read More
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… on the hat
When the kids were much less tall than they are today, we often read a book by Jan Brett, called The Mitten. It was… well,... Read More
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A first for me, but not a first.
The day after Thanksgiving is another national (okay, regional… (okay house-inal)) holiday for the Dingles. Yes indeed-y… Decorating Day. This is a big deal,... Read More
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… on holidays blooming not looming
Okay, c’mere. ‘Cuz the holidays are nearly upon us. These times are a concoction of many emotions and experiences and some are pretty good.... Read More
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… on the christmas thing
Each year on December 1st, I come as close to playing Mother Nature as I can get, when I choose to make it snow.... Read More
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… on a new irreverent thing. again.
Beautiful right? Until you realize that First Born Mac and Number One Son Sam refer to that super tall evergreen tree as Isengard. Which... Read More