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Backyard Days

October 16, 2024 By D'Ann Mateer

I’m not an outdoorsy girl by any means, but I love my backyard. Not becuase it’s beautiful. And not because there is any gardening to do—it’s just grass—I simpy the cozy space and the peace it provides.  Because we are on a corner, we have a view on two sides. Straight out the back, there is a tree line, which is lovely. To my left is our community clubhouse and pool, separated from us by … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, House and home Tagged With: backyard

My Morning Was Hijacked by a Mystery Novel!

September 19, 2024 By Karen Witemeyer

Exactly one week ago today, I had the strangest morning. It all started with a thin glowing light emanating around the attic access panel in the hallway outside my bedroom. It hadn't been glowing the night before when we went to bed. Then a mysterious moisture covered our lawn, indicating the sprinklers had run but not on their assigned day. We'd not had any recent power outages to explain … [Read more...]

Filed Under: House and home Tagged With: Mysteries at home

I Have a Real Office!

April 18, 2024 By Karen Witemeyer

. Usually, I am very resistent to change. Habit is comfortable, and I like being comfortable. Ha! However, as my children became adults and my nest began to empty, I started contemplating the possibility of a fairly significant change - a home office. For the majority of my writing career, this is how I wrote: . On my bed with a simple lap desk. It worked, but I dreamed of having a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: House and home, Writing

Glimpses from recent life

April 16, 2024 By Tamera Alexander

In no certain order, here are glimpses from recent life. Both the good and bad, LOL... Joe and I are getting ready to move, again (still in the Nashville area, just down to College Grove), and Kelsey, Kellie, and I (all three of us denim-clad) snapped a pic while we checked out the new house. A new house is exciting and I'm so grateful. But oy, I do not like moving. Who does, though, right? … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Family, House and home Tagged With: Tamera Alexander

Recommendations make a difference

April 2, 2024 By Tamera Alexander

When considering a purchase, I seek advice from others. Maybe they've traveled that particular road before and will have a suggestion or recommendation. Like two weeks ago when I asked for recommendations for toddler locks on doors and drawers. Thank you again, Susan Sines, for recommending the magnetic locks. I ordered the ones you mentioned, installed them with ease, and love the fact that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, House and home Tagged With: Tamera Alexander

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