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Random Saturday Morning Thoughts
ByMary Crozier February 22, 2020February 22, 2020

This week began with my husband going out of town for 4 days. Do I tackle a big project or sit and watch chick flicks and relax? As his plane was departing I was already pulling things out of the “does a hoarder live here?” garage. Two out of the 3 bays are relatively organized,…

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The Best Kind of Friend
ByMary Crozier February 4, 2020February 4, 2020

The human-canine bond dates back thousands of years. In the United States, over 48% of households have a pet dog. A hundred years ago, essayist and naturalist, John Burroughs wrote that with a dog, “You are alone and not alone; you have both companionship and solitude.” For me, that goes for all our pets. When…

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Ringing in the New Year!
ByMary Crozier January 7, 2020January 7, 2020

Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time, for that’s the stuff life is made of. ~~Benjamin Franklin Holiday decorations started coming down yesterday. It is tradition to leave them up until the Epiphany (January 6th). Technically, my “new” year starts this week. It feels good to get back into a schedule! Here are my top priorities for 2020! Being more organized and efficient. Perhaps my most productive time in life was…

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Post Christmas News
ByMary Crozier December 28, 2019December 28, 2019

It was a very rainy Christmas morning here in Phoenix~~just perfect for lighting each of the fireplaces. This is one of the first years we didn’t have guests, so it was just our family. That set the tone for a very relaxing and easy day. After reading Santa’s letter and opening presents, Dad made his…

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The Table is Set!
ByMary Crozier November 26, 2019November 26, 2019

I didn’t intend for the Thanksgiving centerpiece to match the artwork in the dining room but it happily does! Every few months I’ve been hanging different art, trying to find just the right piece. It’s easy to decorate the same way year after year and there’s comfort in that. But how do I use what…

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