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Vacation in Paradise – Day Two

He that will learn to pray, let him go to the sea.  ~ George Herbert ... read more

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Vacation in Paradise – Day One

The human spirit needs places where nature has not been rearranged by the hand of man.  ~Author Unknown ... read more

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It could only happen to me.

This post should be filed away under crazy shit that only happens to me.  Things like being pulled out of the security line at the airport for having a tiny scrapbook hammer in my purse (long story) or having a bat hanging from the picture rail in my dining room. But before I tell you what ... read more

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Fresh Peach Cobbler

I may have gone a little overboard at the Peach Barn. Have I mentioned how much I love peaches? I’m like the Forrest Gump of peaches.  I like peach pie, peach bellinis, fresh peaches, peach salsa… My personal favorite though is peach cobbler. Now there are two very distinct schools of ... read more

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Chicago, Houston, Tulsa

I am learning to live close to the lives of my friends without ever seeing them. No miles of any measurement can separate your soul from mine.  ~ John Muir These are my friends Carrie and Suzanne. I love them. A lot. This photo was taken last Fall when Carrie I took our girls to visit Suzanne ... read more

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A Bushel and a Peck

It’s Oklahoma, it’s mid-July, and it’s 105 degrees outside…which can only mean one thing – Porter Peaches!  I LOVE peaches, so I called up Nanette and we made plans to run to the Peach Barn in Porter – it’s become a bit of a “thing” for us.  The  problem is that because I only go to Porter once a ... read more

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Hi There! I’m Kelly. I am a wife, mom, light seeker, homemaker, and storyteller. From an empty nest to an abundant life, all it took was a little time, a lot of faith, and the courage to see my life differently.

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