Thoughts
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Understanding E-E-A-T: Why It Matters for Your Website’s Success
I’ll admit—I hadn’t heard of E-E-A-T until recently. After doing some research, I learned it’s a key part of how Google evaluates content quality, and now I understand how important it is for building trust and visibility online. I allowed… Continue reading
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5 Things to Do Inside When It’s Too Hot Outside
When the summer sun turns your front porch into a frying pan, it’s time to head indoors and make the most of your cool space. Here are five enjoyable ways to stay busy (and sane) when the heat is just… Continue reading
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Homie Depot
I love watching short videos. I love watching cats, dogs, and children. Here’s one from a few years ago that just crossed my screen. Timeless! I hope it makes you smile. Continue reading
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Confessions of a Lifelong Colorer
Before Lucy—the tiny whirlwind of a puppy—arrived in our lives, I spent my quiet hours with a paintbrush in hand. Acrylic painting gave me peace. There’s something beautiful about the freedom of mixing colors, layering textures, and experimenting with tools… Continue reading
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The Day Everything Changed
There are moments that split your life into two parts—before and after. For me, one of those moments was the day Dale, my 2nd husband, passed away, 16 years ago. It’s strange how the world keeps spinning when yours comes… Continue reading
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🎆 Happy 4th of July, Everyone! 🇺🇸
It’s a beautiful day here in Arizona—yes, a little humid, which is rare for us, but at 98 degrees, we’re calling it a cool-down after the scorching 111 we had earlier this week. Funny how perspective shifts when you live… Continue reading
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Lucy Meets Brittanee: the Dog Whisperer
Today was cleaning day—cue the sound of angels singing and vacuums humming. Our fabulous house cleaner, Brittanee, came for her monthly magic. And let me tell you, this woman doesn’t just clean, she transforms. She sweeps through the house like… Continue reading
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Puppy Adventures: Lucy’s Growth Journey
Well, it’s happening… our little Lucy is growing! Slowly but surely. You can’t really see the growth—not yet anyway—but her collar sure doesn’t lie. It’s getting tighter by the day, and I swear I just adjusted it. She’s still tiny,… Continue reading
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Meet Lucy — Our Little Lady with a Wild Side!
Two weeks ago, our hearts and our home grew by four tiny paws. We picked up Lucy — our new puppy — and life hasn’t been the same since (in the best possible way!). Lucy came to us through the… Continue reading
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Alaska Bound: Our Celebrity Edge Cruise Adventure
We recently checked a big one off the bucket list: a cruise to Alaska! And not just any cruise — we sailed on the Celebrity Edge, which might just be the biggest ship we’ve ever floated on. Seriously, the thing… Continue reading
Reflections & Ramblings 