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Visitors in the forest

One of the joys of living in a national forest is finding wildlife right outside our home. Yesterday, this beautiful moose decided to give the truck a car wash and spend the night on the edge of our driveway. I woke up early, but she was gone.

The hidden meanings of a flower

Flowers given in celebration given in sympathy given to express love each species and color with its own message. Gerbera daisies, the fifth most popular flower in the world, represent cheerfulness, joy, innocence, and purity depending on the color (you’re probably wondering what numbers one through four are – stay tuned for the answer) TheContinue reading “The hidden meanings of a flower”

Silly is best

Two days after my daughter’s wedding, I saw this quote in a book at Poets House in NYC. As a mother, I’ve always believed it’s my role to impart wisdom and advice as they pursue their dreams. This seems like something worth sharing as I have Paul McCartney’s song running through my mind.

10 things I saw and learned in NYC

The pigeons are enormous! And in Union Square, you can find the “Pigeon Lady” who sells handmade felt pigeons and rats. Seeing the Statue of Liberty is always meaningful. A good reminder of what truly makes this country great. The 9/11 Memorial places a white rose on the name of those honored when it isContinue reading “10 things I saw and learned in NYC”