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Longing for a quieter life this former SoCal gal left it all behind for a rediscovered one in a small cottage on the Oregon coast.
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Monthly Archives: August 2018
August Musings…
”Do not compare yourself with others, for you are a unique and wonderful creation. Make your own beautiful footprints in the snow.” –Barbara Kimball Hi! At some point during this last week of August (which by the way has zipped on by) I was reminded of how rich and full life is. a moment of painting… gathering with friends for a morning chat…eat…and tour of their lovely garden Preparing a meal with Joe… or… welcoming a stray cat that I have named MacKenzie. Who by the way is doing well. There’s a beauty to life that grabs my attention. One which opens me up to see another perspective… clarity…and reminding me of how things continue to change…grow…and … Continue reading
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Mackenzie The Cat
“Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.” the Dalai Lama Hi, how are you today? I just returned to the cottage from my plein-air painting group I’m really not an artist like the others… however I enjoy the opportunity to paint outside and socialize a bit This week we went to Couquille village by the river. There are many charming home sites sitting along the river’s edge…perhaps one day I’ll share more about this area or even about the delightful plein-air painting group I participate in. however… at the moment I have a very pressing matter that has been creating a three-ring circus around this very sweet cottage. It all began a few weeks ago as I was standing by one of the hydrangea bushes watering…clipping…and most likely admiring I looked … Continue reading
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The Couquille River and A Boat Ride🚢
”Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.” -Henry David Thoreau Hello, sweet friend… Come and join me as I take you on a river boat ride. It won’t take too long… Sooooo… Put your feet up relax as we 🚢 travel through time… along the Couquille river Imagine an area which was once… landscaped with… lumber mills dairy farms canneries boats… of 80 years ago History… a story of days gone by. 🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻 EASY ITALIAN-AMERICAN RED SAUCE (For those times when you want to get a yummy dinner … Continue reading
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Summertime🍒Teacups🍒 Blueberries🍒 Scones
“If you want to be happy, be.” ~Leo Tolstoy Hello! I’m in the cottage kitchen ready for a cooking date with Joe. A while back I went blueberry picking 9.9 pounds I’ve been collecting ideas & recipes ever since for all the ways to use them! I wish they had already been picked when I hosted a spontaneous summer tea… Speaking of which … Let me share a few photos of that day To save time I had ordered the food from a wonderful local deli-bakery. this usually works best for spontaneity 😉 sandwiches… pastries… and chocolate cupcakes. Teacups were filled with a wonderful rose tea purchased from the Butchart Gardens. 👩🍳👨🍳👩🍳👨🍳👩🍳👨🍳👩🍳👨🍳👩🍳👨🍳👩🍳👨🍳👩🍳👨🍳👩🍳👨🍳👩🍳👨🍳👩🍳👨🍳👩🍳👨🍳👩🍳👩🍳👨🍳👩🍳👨🍳👩🍳👨🍳👩🍳 BLUEBERRY SCONES (These scones are great for breakfast, brunch, dessert, and perfect for summertime … Continue reading
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Hello, From The Southern Oregon Coast
Traveling…it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller Hello, from the Southern Oregon Coast… August has arrived… and I’ve been staycationing however for many August means vacation time This small out-of-the-way beach town has had its share of visitors I’m thinking that many have chosen to vacation here whether for a day…week…or even an entire summer… because where else can you go to escape the heat and crowds… other than a small-out-of-the-way beach town Recently as I sat sipping coffee with a friend watching kids and adults perusing the shop windows and walking around enjoying the scent of the ocean mingled with that of fish and chips. August has arrived here at this small … Continue reading
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