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Escaping to the Cabin
ByMary Crozier May 2, 2020May 2, 2020

After a very stressful week meeting unpleasant deadlines, I jumped at the chance to join my husband in his annual “take the geraniums to the mountain” trip. The high temperatures in Phoenix are distressing the many potted geraniums we have. Each spring we pile them in the back of the pickup and drive them to…

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An Abundance of Flowers
ByMary Crozier April 29, 2020April 29, 2020

First of all, thank you for all the wonderful front door color suggestions and comments! It is so enjoyable to hear your thoughts on yesterday’s blog post. I am so excited to start experimenting with different colors. More to come. I find it so interesting that some areas of the country are still experiencing snow,…

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Selecting a Front Door Color
ByMary Crozier April 28, 2020April 28, 2020

It appears I’m in a bit of a painting frenzy. Not the artwork kind of painting, but the “what needs painting next” kind of painting. Paint is one of those home improvement items that is rather affordable, easy to use and makes a significant impact. Since the front porch is looking a bit tired, I…

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Online Art Classes
ByMary Crozier April 25, 2020April 25, 2020

One of the activities I REALLY miss during quarantine, is taking my weekly art class. It is one of the few times where I carve out a few hours for myself to learn something new each week. However, during our hot summers, most people leave town and head for cooler country. So our classes are…

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What are You Reading?
ByMary Crozier April 22, 2020April 27, 2020

In retrospect, I wish I was spending more time reading during our sheltering in place. But our weather is beautiful and so many projects just need accomplishing. But languishing in a soft and comfy chair, lost in a book taking you to other places, sounds like the right remedy for our stressful times. It has…

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