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Not Completely

Bymichelle March 21, 2012July 27, 2022

I haven’t completely disappeared from the face of the Earth.   Though I’ve let some things go for a time, like piano practice, this blog, taking photos, learning Spanish, etc…

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DIY Memory Foam Mattress

Bymichelle January 18, 2012July 27, 2022

We finally faced the ugly truth:  my neck issue that leads me to wake up with migraines is probably exacerbated by our crummy mattress.  Once you know what your spinal…

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Cauliflower Soup

Bymichelle January 13, 2012July 27, 2022

“Training is everything.  The peach was once a bitter almond; cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education.” – Mark Twain  Is this not a beautiful natural wonder?  Why am I…

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Semi- DIY Fillable Lamp

Bymichelle January 3, 2012July 27, 2022

When I hear the term collector two words go through my mind- Louvre and hoarder, neither of which accurately describe me and my rocks and shells.  I think the basket’s…

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Miscellaneous 365s

Bymichelle January 2, 2012July 27, 2022

It’s over.  But I’m not finished posting just yet.  These photos are just odd bits of our holidays.  acorn guy, day 349 As you can see with Acorn Guy up…

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Ornamental

Bymichelle December 17, 2011July 27, 2022

The tree is up, school is out, and I have enough time to play with twigs and glue.  This is one of my favorite kids’ Christmas crafts  (as long as…

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homemaking | my home | photography | thinking out loud

Puttering

Bymichelle December 13, 2011July 27, 2022

That’s what I’ve be doing.   I’ve hung a few mirrors in the bathroom, separated a few plants, re-organized my closet, ordered most of my Christmas presents, had a few…

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animals | my home | photography

Just another Dragon

Bymichelle December 6, 2011July 27, 2022

My son likes to draw and read, so we have lots of these and these around the house.  But aside from all the renderings and toys, I swear our cat looks…

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animals | family | my home | parenting | photography | thinking out loud

My Thoughts While Burrowing

Bymichelle December 6, 2011July 27, 2022

Lately I’ve been a real homebody.  I’m not alone.  My old guy, here, only wants to go out in the cold when he has to.  This means we will be…

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Neglected Things

Bymichelle November 26, 2011July 27, 2022

 Neglect works for some things.  day 270 They grow better when undisturbed.  day 294 They bloom in drought, day 301 increase in character with every flaw. day 268, Ttv52- week38…

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