Hubby and I recently purchased and moved into our very first house! Our back patio is covered in beautiful grapevines that are absolutely loaded with fruit. After a big storm blew through and knocked a bunch of the ripe grapes to the ground, I went and harvested all the bunches I could reach and ended
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The days surrounding Independence Day (for any country) are always a good time to do some delving into your nation’s history. For me, as an American, I’ve done my fair share of reading on periods of war from the 1700s through to current times. A period that holds a lot of personal interest for me
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Here’s a simple recipe for a simple cookie that’s a classic and a favorite to many, including my Poppa, who always played the lovable role of the Sneaky Cookie Stealer in my childhood memory reel. This recipe is one I whipped up for him, after he bashfully requested I make him some Pillsbury instant oatmeal cookies —
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