Hiking in Sedona, Arizona
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Hiking in Sedona, Arizona

On late Saturday afternoon, my daughter, Elisabeth, suggested we go hiking the next day……in Sedona, Arizona (a mere 2.5 hour drive).  Of course, I jumped at the chance to spend time with her and her best friend, Ella. We left the house at 6:00 a.m. with an anticipated arrival time of 8:30 a.m.~ 30 minutes…

Beginnings and Endings
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Beginnings and Endings

I have been out of town for the last week and was unable to send my typical twice weekly blog posts.  But there is a good reason why. Our oldest child, Benjamin graduated from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville last Saturday.  This is one of the country’s most beautiful educational institutions.  Rich in history…

My birthday surprise at Blackberry Farm
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My birthday surprise at Blackberry Farm

Today is my birthday! My husband asked me what I’d like to do today and I said I wanted to go BACK to Blackberry Farm. A year ago was a BIG birthday for me and it’s hard not to reminisce about the fabulous surprise birthday trip to Blackberry Farm in Walland, Tennessee. Traveling to Blackberry…