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Beauty in May

Beauty is truth, truth beauty, - that is allYe know on earth, and all ye need to know.~John Keats An abundance of blooms. An accumulation of color. So much gratitude for the beauty in May. Love, Kelly ... read more

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Songs in the Key of Light

On any given Friday night, there is a good chance that you will find Tripp and me downstairs in the basement watching TV. And because there isn't usually anything we want to watch on regular TV, we often end up watching YouTube videos. Now, Tripp knows that I have a very "delicate sensibility" ... read more

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The Way of the Rose

Believe not those who sayThe upward path is smooth,Lest thou shouldst stumble in the way,And faint before the truth.It is the only roadUnto the realms of joy;But he who seeks that blest abodeMust all his powers employ.Bright hopes and pure delightsUpon his course may beam,And there, amid the ... read more

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Earth Day Delight

Last Friday, I enjoyed a visit from a beautiful eastern tiger swallowtail butterfly. I followed this lovely lady as she made her way into the backyard and then I watched as she landed on the azeleas. She stayed there for quite a while, getting a good, long drink. And it made me so happy ... read more

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Tulips and a Promise Kept

April is tulip season in my neck of the woods and mine were really lovely this year. Thankfully the neighborhood bunnies didn't mow my tulips to the ground like they did with my pansies, but that's probably another blog post for another day. <<wink>> Anyway, I planted these tulips ... read more

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Playing With Flowers

After it finally stopped raining last Sunday, I put on a sweatshirt and went outside to walk around the backyard and inspect my flower beds. For the record, I'm not complaining about the rain - the month of March was exceptionally dry with devastating wildfires around the state, so we were ... 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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