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A Day Trip to Goldfield Ghost Town – A Little Western Fun with Lucy
Since the Arizona weather gave us a break yesterday—with cloudy skies and temps in the high 80s to low 90s—we decided it was the perfect day for a short road trip. Destination? Goldfield Ghost Town in Apache Junction, just about… Continue reading
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How to Start Your Day: Cleaning, Chaos, and Breakfast
It’s not even 10:00am and I’m exhausted! You’d think I ran a marathon, but no—this was just a typical “let’s start the day” kind of morning… if your idea of typical includes pee, carpet shampoo, and a breakfast date on… Continue reading
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Lucy’s Little Accident (Or… Why I’m Sweating Cats and Dogs)
Right now, I’m sweating cats and dogs. And no, I’m not talking about Arizona heat this time. I’m talking about the hot mess in my art studio. Let me paint you a picture (pun intended): For the most part, my… Continue reading
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The Library of Whispers
It started with a wrong turn. I was walking home just after twilight, the kind of night when shadows seem a little too curious, and the air hums with something you can’t quite name. That’s when I saw it—a small,… 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
Reflections & Ramblings 