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Posted on February 28, 2025March 5, 2025 by Melissa

It seems as though every year there’s a new article (or ten) asking the question, “Is blogging dead?” and despite all the opinions, we’re still here. Maybe you’ve stuck with the same blog since the beginning or maybe you’ve bounced around a little or maybe you’re like me, a combo of both. Regardless, if you’re…

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Over a Cuppa: Two (On Surprises & Simple Joys)

Posted on February 22, 2025March 5, 2025 by Melissa

Hi, Hey, Hello! So glad to have you pop over! I’ve got the kettle on, a pot of green chile stew simmering up, and just pulled some skillet blue corn bread from the oven. Have a seat and let me know what I can bring to the table while we share some space and time…

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Currently: February 2025

Posted on February 16, 2025March 6, 2025 by Melissa

Isn’t it absolutely wild how the world at large can feel like a dumpster fire while one’s own life can float along rather smoothly? I am/we are, doing well. Life is good. And yet, I keep waiting for the other shoe to drop because despite my own personal bubble, there is no true separation between…

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Eggs (Laughing Along With a Limerick)

Posted on February 11, 2025March 6, 2025 by Melissa

The old lady harvests eggs each day While her hens at seed peck away. In hand right now, only four (?!) With hopes tomorrow they’ll lay more, While the goats watch on, munching hay. I’m not sure I’ve ever written a limerick before, despite my decades of reading and writing poetry. However, when I stumbled…

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Slow Sundays – Carving out some time for Hobbies

Posted on February 9, 2025March 6, 2025 by Melissa

Are there any activities or hobbies you’ve outgrown or lost interest in over time? I have a confession to make… I have a lot of hobbies. Like, a lot a lot of hobbies. And I don’t believe I’ve ever outgrown or lost interest in any of them. Except for maybe the habit of social media,…

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Over a Cuppa, in a 3rd Space

Posted on February 7, 2025March 6, 2025 by Melissa

Hello & Welcome! I am so glad you could join me for a cuppa today! I’m excited to catch up, hear (read) how you’ve been and invite you into my new space! It’s a little blustery out today with a cold front moving in, but the sun is warm, the porch will shield us from…

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