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For the love of beans (and Grandma Peggy)
By Mindy
September 21, 2020 I am standing at the sink snapping and washing beans. The rhythm of the activity feels good. And I know the beans will taste good too. Summer gardening is winding down and the
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We rise - together
By Mindy
April 02, 2020 I am not telling you anything you don't already know when I state we are living in exceptional times. The fact that we are visiting our 2 year old granddaughter through their screened
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The kindness of strangers (and friends)
By Mindy
May 02, 2019 About a year and a half ago I was in a car accident. It was a holiday that my husband didn't have off from work and the sun was shining. I had an
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Giving Thanks Friday (on a Monday): Spring Edition
By Mindy
March 20, 2017 via pinterest This week I am thankful for: A new season ushering us to rebirth and hope restored. Raindrops, for without the rain there would be no blooms. An afternoon with
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Sometimes less IS more
By Mindy
March 09, 2017 Well hello friends...I have missed you! I had no plans to be away for so long but sometimes life happens and you just have to go with it. After I left you last we celebrated Thanksgiving
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Welcome! My name is Mindy. I live in the rural Pacific Northwest where we celebrate life in the country. I dip my toes in writing, decorating, DIY, baking, classic literature, gardening and photography. I strive to find beauty in the ordinary and blessing in the extraordinary.
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