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Transformation, Abundance & Celebration, 2020

Posted on November 8, 2020 by Paula

“Autumn is a time of transformation and celebration, where nature dances in spectacular colors and the landscape fades into winter.” anon In the woods or indoors, plant life can enhance our own lives–especially in the reign of Covid! Winter temperatures … Continue reading →

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Wanderlust…from Home!

Posted on November 1, 2020 by Paula

Memory and discovery intertwine in the arching stems and plump leaves of this plant commonly called burro’s tail. Growing up in Miami Springs, Florida my mother grew this plant in a sunny east window of our “Florida room”–a room built … Continue reading →

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Celebrating 75 Years!

Posted on August 30, 2020 by Paula

Much of my birthday weekend I was able to “putter” on a project that I’ve been trying to complete for over a year. I started with only eighteen, 8″ walk-in-the-woods blocks I pieced several years ago. Not enough for a … Continue reading →

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Catfish, the Cat Born with Determination….

Posted on August 10, 2020 by Paula

When August began, Jeanne and I had four companion animals. Our two dogs, Zora and Shyla, are both over twelve. Our cat, Scout, is seventeen with various health issues. Catfish was the youngest critter at eight. The last Tuesday in … Continue reading →

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Out to Pasture….

Posted on July 20, 2020 by Paula

At dawn, as a girl, I woke to the sound of the early morning flights from the nearby Miami airport roaring overhead. It soon became a background noise. In the school year 1951-1952, I started first grade at Miami Springs … Continue reading →

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Tennessee Waltz….Dancing with My Darling

Posted on July 13, 2020 by Paula

“I was dancing with my darling to the Tennessee Waltz When an old friend I happened to see Introduced her to my loved one and while they were dancing My friend stole my sweetheart from me.” a popular song in … Continue reading →

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Multiple Challenges

Posted on July 6, 2020 by Paula

How my parents managed to create a nurturing and stable environment for us is a mystery to me. Both Marie and Paul were hard workers and took their parenting responsibilities seriously. It helped that they liked each other and worked … Continue reading →

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Miami Springs: The Edge of the Everglades

Posted on June 21, 2020 by Paula

Marie had grown up on “the Beach”, but it was too expensive for a young couple to buy a home on that island for their growing family. And the GI bill, which offered mortgage assistance, only applied to new housing. … Continue reading →

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Start Smoking at Thirteen–How Does This Happen?

Posted on June 11, 2020 by Paula

We are still focusing on the late 1940s and early 1950s when I was a toddler. Marie and Paul were young parents of four children. Like many in their generation, both of my parents were enthusiastic smokers. These were the … Continue reading →

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Dressed for the Occasion

Posted on June 6, 2020 by Paula

I’ve been a collector for as long as I can remember. I’m especially drawn to fabric items like these unique TWA uniforms. Occasionally, I’ve seen this uniform for sale online, but I have no space for more fabric. Instead, for … Continue reading →

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