To laugh often and much, to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children, to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure
the betrayal of false friends, to appreciate beauty, to find the best in others, to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.
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Ralph Waldo Emerson
Followers
True friendship is at the core of any happy life. If our family is our root system, our friends are our fellow branches. We're all striving together, supporting one another, providing shade and comfort. ~Addie Johnson.
The sweet sights and sounds of Spring!
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Yes, I dare to mention it this morning because the sun is shining, the
weather forecast is 'improving' and I feel better than I have done for some
days....
A wee update
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Hello dear reader,
I'm grateful for those still enjoying this blog of Scotland adventures
after so many years. Many things have changed in my life. I'm ...
City Views, Country Dreams
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Good afternoon from a very hot and humid New York City.
Yes, for a variety of reasons, it has been a while since my last post.
During hot days like this S...
I'd Rather Dance than Watch
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Last week a group of ballroom dancers put on a show at my mother's care
facility. Mum, pretty in her flowered hat, seemed to enjoy the music and
costumes,...
What's Wrong With My Orchid?
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Hi folks. For a change, I have a troubleshooting question for you. I have
an orchid with some wrinkled leaves and I'm curious as to the cause. This
beg...
Pink
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At dusk or thereabouts I closed the pop-hole of the hen-house-on-wheels.
Inside the birds made their crooning, settling down sounds. Hen-talk for
'sleep we...
Home sweet Como Park
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Up at 4 a.m.--well, 4 a.m. Minnesota time, which I never really got off
of--and walking up my front steps by 11 a.m. In the van to the airport the
two w...
Our blog has moved
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www.scotlandinthegloaming.com
Please note that this blog will no longer be updated at this location. Due
to Flickr's change in blogging platforms it sup...
Mosaic Monday Change
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*Just a reminder: Judith, of Lavender Cottage, will be taking over Mosaic
Monday beginning this Sunday. She will be posting around 2:00pm EST. *
*An...
Brylin Lily - Delivery Story
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I fell out of the "Blogger" world forever ago, but then I figured I needed
to take the time to sit and write down Brylins delivery story since I have
the ...
I'm Alive
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It's been more than a year since I posted. Nothing really new or fun. I
love reading others blogs. They have so much to say -- cute things their
kids do...
Where has the time gone?
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Where oh where has the time gone? Wow, now that my baby is 17 months old
and into pretty much everything and anything, I can't seem to find any time
for my...
Blessings and Easter
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Wow, what a busy weekend Easter was. We squeezed in 3 baby blessings, a
baptism, a few family dinners, and Easter. Lani and her family were up for
spring b...
A Visit From Katelyn :)
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We had a great visit from a goodfried...* Katelyn**Anichini.* We *love*
Katelyn!!! We met her while living in *Wisconsin*. We were very close to
her as wel...
Yougurt Parfait
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This is a fast, easy, delicious breakfast you can do any morning on the
week! I usually hit up the store Saturday and buy my fruit for the week. It
can be ...
My Favorite Breakfast
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A few months ago Nathan and I flew out to beautiful British Columbia for a
wedding reception. We weren't sure where to stay since the bride and grooms
plac...
My Project 365
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I am sure that some of you have heard of Project 365.
You (attempt to) take one picture every day for a whole year.
I've decided to jump on board and give ...