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Giving Thanks
The last 4 years have given me a new perspective on simple things, such as watching sunrises and enjoying the setting sun over the mountains. It has also given me a fresh outlook into what is truly important. It’s not wishing for the next day off (which I am still guilty of doing) or the next big life event, it’s enjoying the day for what it has to offer, and ultimately the successes it holds. I am thankful to have realized in my early to mid thirties that I needed a change and that at 39 I chose to follow through with what I knew would be the best decision…
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Sunrise in the Mountains
We are choosing to change up our usual Thanksgiving day plans by spending 4 days in the mountains. Normally we spend it lounging around, visiting with family and then, of course, feasting on a lot of food. This year, however, we will watch the sunrise over the mountains and enjoy the days in the cooler temps, hiking and taking Abby across creeks and on bird hunts. She is quite the retriever and if she can get muddy wet in the process that’s even better. She’d tell you just that if you were to ask her and if she were able to verbally respond. The smile on her face tells me…
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Another Anniversary to Celebrate!
Oh, I do love me some birthday’s, preferably someone else’s. Today we celebrate my longest running member, @Outlawjj2000 (if you are on Twitter, send him a shout out for me, if you please), and he is a good one to recognize. Looking back over the years of blog posts that have been an ode to Outlaw, I found this, which I feel is worth another share. I have watched you go from a home body to our social butterfly with a full weekend calendar. I love your singles mixer events and cigar socials and I always want to hear the details, although, I am certain you hold back sometimes; which…
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November Feels
It is widely known that November is my absolute favorite month; there is no comparison. It brings cooler temps, gloomy weather, and the changing of colors before they quickly fade into the earth. It’s a cycle and this gives way to the rebirth that will come in the spring months, but for now we enjoy the end of the blooming series and look towards winter days. It’s a time when I wish our days would slow down and give us a chance to truly appreciate what we have because soon it will be December and then a new year. You may think that my love for November is all about…
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All About You
Yesterday I posted details on what’s new and what’s been going on with me, and today I’d like to hear from you. In the event you are drawing a blank, or you just simply don’t chat much, allow me to give you some topics for you to choose from. lol. What is new with you? A new job, a car, moving, a vacation or a new dog/cat? Maybe you’ve adopted an Elephant from the David Sheldrick Foundation? Which season is your favorite? Do you like Winter because it’s not hot, or maybe the spring because it brings new life? Are you a summer person because you like swimming and all…
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Checking in With You
I have been unsuccessful at creating an aspiring title for this post, so the title says exactly what I am thinking… kind of. Truthfully, I’ve been uninspired for posts as of late, most likely due to the chaotic nature of my time off of cam, but nonetheless, the blog has been dismal and I hope to change that soon. Although that is a promise I have made in the past and then I slip after a couple weeks. Maybe that can be a goal of the new year; not a new year’s resolution because I swore those off many moons ago, but to have goals is healthy (much like having…
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The Meaning of Halloween
I love this time of year and to say that Halloween makes me happy is an understatement. Halloween means that Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away and that is truly my reason for this post. You probably thought I was going to enlighten you as to the actual origin of Halloween, or all Hallows eve. Or, maybe I was going to mention that this “holiday” was created hundreds of years ago when the Saints would dress up and go door-to-door, thus trick or treating, while wearing costumes in modern day celebrations. Although all good stuff, leads to more good stuff, and ends on Thanksgiving. So yeah, Halloween has all…
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Where’s the Beef?!?
Remember the old lady that yelled, “Where’s the beef?” throughout the 80’s? What about “Vern, Vern, Vern”? That guy always made me laugh. Did you ever think about pulling up to a stop light, rolling down your window, while gesturing to the car next to you to do the same, just to say, “Pardon me, would you have any Grey Poupon?” While I’m walking down this lane of memories, what commercials will you forever remember because of good marketing?
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The Morning Moon
We are on our way to Twin Falls, leaving our house at 430a and as we drive over the mountains and through the valleys, the morning moon is following us. It’s a beautiful sight that normally is lost while we sleep. This morning, however, I’m taking it all in, with autumn clouds and skies that are slowly waking up, the moon is shining bright and beautiful. Experiencing the world coming to life is breathtaking and I’m glad that I am awake to witness it. Abby, on the other hand, has been sleeping in between hugs. She did wake up long enough to ride through town with her head out the…
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My Bonus Birthday
Today is another birthday, and one that was “given” to me as a gift. Let me explain. Looking back in my blog history, it appears that 2014 was the first year that I took today to celebrate Dwwindsor. Now, let me elaborate on that year. He was somewhat new to our group, and because I have a terrible time keeping track of who joined during which year, I’m going to say he was in between Red and MtnMan, which would put him in the group around late 2011 to early 2012, but really, I could be making that up. Anyway, that is taking away from this post, so let me…