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Lessons from a Family of Robins

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We've had the uncommon privilege of watching a pair of robins build their home and start a family. I'm ashamed to say that I was annoyed to see the twigs and straw appear in the hanging pot I'd so carefully planted with caladiums and begonias on our front porch. But remembering a nest of mourning doves we'd watched in the same planter the first summer we lived here, I relented and let the nest … [Read more...]

♫ Happy birthday, dear Tobi ♫

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Since my day to blog falls on my eldest daughter's birthday, I can't resist taking this opportunity to wish her happy birthday in a very public way. First, let's get this photo out of the way... (I'm going to be in SO much trouble! Teehee!)           I never thought I'd be a mom of girls. I grew up as the oldest of five, with only one brother. But … [Read more...]

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