I know a little girl,whose hair in ringletsfalls, unkempt from lackof brushing; who standswhen she should be sitting;who laughs with defiance whenchallenged, her dark eyes gleamingwith mischief; who holds her chin uphigh and stamps her feet, arms foldedin protest when she does not get her way. I see that little girl,have watched her play,with a […]
Ask me how I’m doingand I’ll say “fine”, notbecause I’m actually fine,but because “fine” is the onlysocially acceptable response. If I said that I have been lyinghere, for three hours now,willing my body to move,that would elicit unsolicitedadvice and tarnish my “fine”. I’d berate myself for breakingmy promise not to moan,knowing that complainingprovokes a compulsive […]
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I don’t blame you, VJ. I prefer peace to the hustle and bustle any day. 🙂
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Amen!
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Wow VJ great move. Love the sunroom, the snow covered hill as well as the trestles.
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Thanks Teresa. Best move ever – although my children in the city don’t think so. They’d like me closer, lol
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Well, they have their own lives…like my kids. So better stay in the place that you love hey!
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I agree.
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The sunroom is so beautiful!
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Thanks Aletta. My favourite place to be
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I can see why!
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I know exactly what you mean VJ! Loved your response this week.
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Thanks Tina
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That’s a change I can really support.😏 I love that sunroom, too. Small towns and rural places can be heavenly.
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So heavenly! Thanks Eilene
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Beautiful Canadian town and countryside. Lucky you! Thank you for sharing it with us.
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Thanks Susan
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That sunroom is paradise, gorgeous light.
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Definitely my paradise. Thanks Sofia
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Lovely, VJ — so lovely. Thanks for sharing the photos…I’m drawn in by all of them…most especially the sweet scene from the ‘downtown’ area. Charming…and relaxing to view. xo! 🥰
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Thanks Victoria. A quaint Ontario town
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🥰
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Terrific entry for this week 😀
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Thanks Cee
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Your home is your paradise! Lovely!
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thank you!
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Oh that sunroom! Discontent in your environment makes for discontent in life!
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so true. I am blessed by my space.
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You are so right about the right enviroment making all the difference. (I could read in that sunroom all day.)
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My favourite place to be!
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🙂
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