New (old) dining chairs….

I’ve had a typical oak dining room set from the 1990’s since it was new. For many years, it has done the job. Countless family dinners, lunches, breakfast, snacks. Jigsaw puzzles, card games, sewing and craft projects. Though sadly out of style, it’s an old friend that quietly keeps many…

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Gratitude…

Once again, as we approach Thanksgiving, I feel compelled to focus and dwell upon my many blessings and gifts. This has not been an easy year. At times I feel anxiety and depression due to all the chaos we have experienced as a country. I am by nature a lover…

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useless made useful…

Himself and I bought this television armoire about 20 years ago.  It is part of a bedroom suite though we haven’t used it in the bedroom in years.  It’s really just much too large to fit in our small bedroom. For several years we kept a very poorly fitting television…

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