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Mommiles
Originally posted on Real Life of an MSW:
Mommiles, are define as “sermons, especially intended to edify a child on everything that matters.” How many of these were said to you? My mother taught me individuality. “I don’t care…
Posted in Gardening, Reflections
Tagged Childhood memories, Climbing vines, DIY, family, foliage, gardening, landscaping, life lessons, love, mothers day, parenting, perogola, sermons, siblings, trellis, wisdom, wisteria
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Blood Oranges meet Liquor with a Side of Spring Reading
Originally posted on Real Life of an MSW:
I admired these beautiful ruby red globes of citrus and reflected on the gardens I am planting. I could taste arugula and radishes for a wonderful summer salad and amazing homemade vinaigrette.…
Posted in Gardening, Kitchen Adventures
Tagged agriculture, Blood oranges, cocktails, curb appeal, Farming, garden, happy hour, inspiration, landscaping, plants, reading, Seasons, self care, spring
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Bringing Outdoor Sports Inside
I have received several emails over the past year asking me about my treadmill. I haven’t answered any of them. Yes, I love my treadmill (I average 12-15 miles a week) and my gym (a huge beautiful white room that … Continue reading
Posted in Career Journal
Tagged bad self-image, Bmi, body shaming, cardio, excerise, gym, health, landscaping, life style, marthon, music, NordicTrack, Obesity, Petite, plus size, product review, race day, runner, running, self-esteem, self-image, test driver, treadmill, weight lost, women's health, workout routine
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The Wonders of Nature
Of all the wonders of nature , a tree in summer is perhaps the most remarkable…consider the leaves , so green and leafy (if not, something is wrong).Behold how the branches reach up to heaven as if to say ,”Though … Continue reading
Posted in DIY💭, Reflections
Tagged advice, appreciation, arborist, backyard, change, charity, curb appeal, disconnect, DIY, emotions, family, friendships, Habit, happiness, inspiration, kindness, landscape, landscaping, life, Michael A. Dirr, mindfulness, mother nature, nature, neighbors, nursery, Obsession, pearls of wisdom, privacy, quote, reflection, self-awareness, shrubs, solitude, sound bite, stillness, thoughts, Thuji green giant, trees, trrees, Woody Allen
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Reflections From The Garden
“Variety may be the spice of life, but it can make your garden feel down right chaotic – Valerie Easton. My first thought reading that quote was Easton has clearly never seen Derrick’s garden, as he and Ms. Jackie have … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening
Tagged beautiful blessed nightmare, curb appeal, date night, deck, derrickjknight, DIY, flowers, gardening, herbs, hostas, landscaping, patio, rock garden, water fountain
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