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Over a Cuppa: Twenty Four (Through the Fog)

Posted on May 23, 2026May 23, 2026 by Melissa

Hi, Hey, Hello! Thank you for joining me this weekend! It’s been a couple of weeks and I’m so happy to share a spot of time with you today! How the heck are you?! What can I get started for you? I’m brewing up some black tea with milk and honey (of course) but also…

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A Ghost in the Throat

Posted on May 22, 2026May 22, 2026 by Melissa

When I first picked up A Ghost in the Throat at Recluse Books in Fort Worth during my visit to spend my Bestie’s birthday with her, I knew I’d love it. I definitely didn’t intend to let it sit on the shelf for the last two months, but sometimes life can be funny that way,…

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Work(s) in Progress – Digital Spaces

Posted on May 20, 2026May 20, 2026 by Melissa

I can’t ever imagine going off-grid, and I wouldn’t call myself a Luddite, but I’ve definitely been spending some solid time assessing the digital spaces I’ve found myself in and created. I mentioned this about a year ago in my attempt at Removing Pennies from Dirty Pockets. Since then, my focus has ebbed and flowed…

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Busy Bees & Good Things

Posted on May 15, 2026May 15, 2026 by Melissa

The past week has been nothing if not surprising, in both good and incredibly challenging ways. Don’t worry, I’ll spare you the challenging details (for now) and instead focus on the good as we head into the weekend. Cool? Cool! New Life Remember the Turkey/Duck Duo from my last #farmphotofriday post? Welp, we have our…

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Over a Cuppa: Twenty Three

Posted on May 9, 2026May 9, 2026 by Melissa

Hi, Hey, Hello! Thank you for joining me this weekend! I’m so happy to share a spot of time with you! How the heck are you?! What can I get started for you? I’m brewing up some black tea with milk and honey (of course) but also have coffee or any herbal tea your heart…

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Welcome May (On Loss & Hope)

Posted on May 1, 2026May 1, 2026 by Melissa

Welp, do you want to hear the good news or the bad news first? I really don’t want to start a #farmphotofriday post with bad news (keep reading for the good news, though!), but I just want to get it out of the way. Cool? Cool. Welcoming May on the farm allows us to stand…

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