Author Archives: Susan

November Preview

Posted on October 31, 2021 by Susan

Hi. We had our first snow this past Friday. Usually we get snow around Halloween time, so it wasn’t that surprising, but it feels like there’s no turning back now for colder weather, argh. I hope everyone has a fun … Continue reading →

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All That Spice

Posted on October 23, 2021 by Susan

Hi. We are getting some heavy rain today, which we haven’t seen in months. It’s been very dry. So we are happy … and happy too that it isn’t snow. Yesterday the doggies went hiking with my husband. And pictured … Continue reading →

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Go Easy on Me

Posted on October 16, 2021 by Susan

Hi. How is your October going? It’s been a beautiful month here, quite dry and warm for this far north and this late in the season. The leaves are mostly down and I need to get raking. I got behind … Continue reading →

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October Preview

Posted on October 2, 2021 by Susan

Hi. We’ve made it to October. Wow it came quickly. I hope everyone will be enjoying the fall colors this month and some spooky books as well as the baseball playoffs. It’s usually a pretty month and things will start … Continue reading →

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Out in the Woods

Posted on September 25, 2021 by Susan

Hi all. We were in the mountains last week, and it was gorgeous and clear. The doggies came with us and we stayed at a cabin. We had plenty of good hikes and fresh air and all in all it was … Continue reading →

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The Booker Shortlist

Posted on September 18, 2021 by Susan

Hi. Book addicts. What’s up?!  How is your September going? Are the days passing too quickly?  Mine seem to be. This month is going fast. And we plan to be away this coming week with the dogs at a cabin … Continue reading →

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Welcoming Home Willow

Posted on September 11, 2021 by Susan

I know it’s quite a somber day today on this 20th anniversary of 9/11. It lives in our memories. It’s hard to believe it’s been 20 years. I was living at the time just 4 miles from the Pentagon and … Continue reading →

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Last Days of Summer

Posted on September 5, 2021 by Susan

Happy Labor Day weekend to everyone. Ugh, is it already the end of summer? I admit summer here was a bit of a bust this year as July and August were chock full of smoke and gray days from wildfires … Continue reading →

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September Preview

Posted on August 28, 2021 by Susan

September is almost here. Are you ready? It happens to be my favorite month of the year as it’s usually beautiful and my birthday month. It also signifies that schools are starting again, and it seems most grade schools here … Continue reading →

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Klara and the Sun

Posted on August 19, 2021 by Susan

Well I hope everyone is enjoying their last weeks of summer. I just returned from Southern California and it was a good trip visiting my parents and seeing two of my siblings. My folks are doing okay and we celebrated … Continue reading →

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