Today is the 3rd Sunday of Advent, and the candle that is lit on this day represents Joy. I have been sharing elsewhere on this site about Hope on Dec 1, and about faith on Dec 8. Though I have shared about Joy here previously, today’s graphics are specifically about this day, as we anticipate …
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Supernal Sunday Dec 15, 2024 Edition – JOY!
GUEST POST from Don – GUEST POST from Don – Christmas on Blurry Mountain (part 4 of 4)
CHRISTMAS ON BLURRY MOUNTAIN (4 of 4 – final) After the festivities, Mr Hughes banked the fire and everyone got ready for sleep. Mike took a moment to speak to Sarah. “You have such a giving family. I am privileged to be part of this. At my house is a plastic tree with little electric lights and lots of …
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Friday Feathers: Life With Birds
These are some photos I took of my “PoiBoiz”, poicephalus parrots Maxwell (red-bellied parrot) and Elliot (Meyer’s parrot) today. It was bright and sunny in here, and their feathers were all so stunning that I decided to snap some shots even though I had only just start cleaning their cages, and Emma won’t be here …
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Thursday Thrilliance – December 12, 2024 Edition: Dusk Til Dawn
GUEST POST from Don – GUEST POST from Don – Christmas on Blurry Mountain (part 3 of 4)
CHRISTMAS ON BLURRY MOUNTAIN (3 of 4) Ma invited Pa to the table after he removed his boots and set them where the snow could melt. After breakfast he and John Michael loaded firewood into the wagon along with some shovels and some other materials, then hitched a horse to it and drove to where …
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Supernal Sunday – Dec 8, 2024 Edition: What Is Advent About?
It seems that most people these days see Advent as something having to do with daily doses of chocolate or other gifts that come embedded in a December calendar. I love chocolate as much as the next guy, but the purpose of these weeks before we celebrate the birth of Christ have a very special …
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GUEST POST from Don – GUEST POST from Don – Christmas on Blurry Mountain (part 2 of 4)
CHRISTMAS ON BLURRY MOUNTAIN (2 of 4) Sarah Hughes, being 15 and attractive, was the belle of the valley with a suddenness that made other teen girls anxious. Susan had been her best friend last year, but when Susan’s boyfriend took an interest in Sarah, she acted rude and put-offish. Sarah was not expecting that, but she appreciated …
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GUEST POST from Don – Christmas on Blurry Mountain (part 1 of 4)
CHRISTMAS ON BLURRY MOUNTAIN (1 of 4) [Following is almost a love story (in more ways than one) and would be appropriate to read aloud to your children or grandchildren. Driving home from Western North Carolina a month ago on a heavily overcast day the Smoky Mountains did not look smoky, but blurry. We thought it would make …
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Beauty Break – Dec 4, 2024 Edition: Wintry Wednesday
Waking up to a lovely snowfall this morning I was inspired to share some of the photos and other pictures I’ve saved from my online travels! These are a few of my favorite snow pictures! (Since I usually just download from others who have shared them, I don’t have any way of knowing the original …
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