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Musings (berries, games, music, & more)

Posted on October 27, 2025October 27, 2025 by Melissa

These raspberries (for being the last).

This reflection (for stopping me in my tracks).

This game (for bringing us to the table).

This sunrise (for being spectacular).

This reminder (because I needed it).

And also:

This collection (because WoW)!

These apples (can’t be taken for granted).

On giving up (in a good way).

This song (for the beat to get me moving).

Wishing you a wonderful week ahead.

Onward,

Melissa

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9 thoughts on “Musings (berries, games, music, & more)”

  1. hena says:
    October 27, 2025 at 12:44 pm

    That is a good reminder. Love the reflection photo. Enjoy the last of those berries.

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    1. Melissa says:
      October 28, 2025 at 7:56 am

      The berries were divine, thank you. I’m glad you liked the reflection and reminder 🙂 Hope your week is a good one!

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  2. Maria says:
    October 27, 2025 at 11:10 pm

    Thank you so much for your lovely thoughts. How yummy to still have raspberries! Enjoy a fabulous week.

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    1. Melissa says:
      October 28, 2025 at 7:57 am

      Thank you for sharing space and time with me, Maria! Have a lovely day!

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  3. Joanne says:
    October 28, 2025 at 2:50 pm

    What a lovely reflection! I’m surprised you still have berries growing.

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    1. Melissa says:
      November 1, 2025 at 8:56 am

      Thank you so much! After a wild season, a few morsels hung on to the very end. Mixed blessings 🙂 Happy weekending!

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  4. junedesilva says:
    October 30, 2025 at 1:17 am

    Thank you for linking to my post!

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    1. Melissa says:
      November 1, 2025 at 9:05 am

      You’re welcome!

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