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Author Archives: Lori Finding Joy
To Market, To Market
My cousin’s pig got loose and wandered down the road into the local general store, where it ate a loaf of raisin bread. That is all.
Camping with the Russians
We needed a break. It had been a long time since we’d adventured anywhere, plus we were both really stressed out – E from starting a new job and me from wedding planning gone awry. I don’t know whose idea … Continue reading
Wedding Planning Observations
Well. Now that EVERYONE can get married (hurrah!), let me share some observations I have garnered over the past two months. I should point out that I’m 44 years old and getting married for the first time, plus I’m not … Continue reading
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Where I Go KonMari, Part 1
Recently I was at a meeting and the facilitator asked a question, the gist of which was: What one thing can you do to create more joy and happiness in your life? Total no-brainer for me: I need to get … Continue reading
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Where I Climb Another Mountain
Almost three years ago, I climbed my first mountain. Honestly, it was so out of character that it was just as likely that I would commandeer the space shuttle, or become fluent in Swahili. Climbing anything was not really my … Continue reading
Acton Arboretum (May 2015)
(I know shooting into the sun is against all the rules but sometimes, I can’t help myself.)
44.
A rare and much needed vacation day for this time of year, spent with the Very Excellent Fiancee (!). It began with eggs benedict for breakfast…which may have been followed by french macaroons and cupcakes for lunch…and then a walk … Continue reading
Finally.
Well. That was a long, unintended break from writing and picture taking! Honestly, March almost did me in. I think it was TS Eliot that said April is the cruelest month but this year, it was hands-down March. Anything that could … Continue reading
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Winter Light
One of the things I like about this house is how the light comes through the windows. In the morning, it streams in through the living room window providing excellent napping spots for the cats – and also an excellent … Continue reading
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Oh Look, It’s Snowing Again
We have at least three feet of snow in our yard, possibly more, with two more feet predicted to land over the next two days. I’ve spent the past two weeks arranging, then rearranging, my schedule – and I expect … Continue reading
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