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Author: Melissa

Turkey Dreams & Spring Things

Posted on April 17, 2026April 17, 2026 by Melissa

I had a dream a couple of nights ago that, unbeknownst to us, one of our turkeys hatched a clutch of babes out in the field and I was trying to gather them all up in my arms and bring them to the safety of the poultry yard… But there were too many (like…30!) and…

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Top Ten Book Titles That Describe My Life

Posted on April 14, 2026April 14, 2026 by Melissa

Hi, hey, hello, and welcome to my first participation in Top Ten Tuesday with Jana! I’ve been reading these posts for ages but it never quite lined up for me to participate until now and I figured the prompts are perfect for sharing a bit about myself and learning a bit about all the other…

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Over a Cuppa: Twenty Two (Stories, Sun, & Soil)

Posted on April 10, 2026April 10, 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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Work(s) in Progress – Busy Hands, Calm(er) Heart

Posted on April 8, 2026April 15, 2026 by Melissa

I’d be lying if I said the last couple of weeks haven’t offered up a plethora of external stressors that have impacted my nervous system despite my best efforts. I’m sure I don’t have to list out each stressor, we all have them and if you’re here in the USA, we probably share many. And…

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Noted: March

Posted on March 31, 2026March 31, 2026 by Melissa

I remember, when I was younger, the adults around me saying that the older you get, the faster time seems to go by. Much to my dismay, they were right. Alas, we find ourselves that the end of another month in no more than the blink of an eye. As I reflected on what I…

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Category: Noted

Over a Cuppa: Twenty One

Posted on March 27, 2026March 27, 2026 by Melissa

Hi, Hey, Hello! Thank you for joining me! 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 (obviously) but also have coffee or any herbal tea your heart could desire! It’s…

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Category: Over a Cuppa
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Hi, hey, hello! I'm Melissa, a word weaver, book lover, tea drinker, multi-crafter, ghost chaser, soil tender, and good-trouble maker. Grab a cuppa and sit for a spell. I'm so glad you're here!

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