The Shutter and the Sentence

Congratulations to all the GOATs on the US Olympic Team! Can't wait for the next Games! :-)

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"The happiness of life is made up of minute fractions--the little, soon forgotten charities of a kiss or a smile, a kind look or heartfelt compliment."--Samuel Taylor Coleridge

Sometimes, winter is to be tolerated. Sometimes, it is worth celebrating!

(seriously, this camel looks SO happy!)

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It's always a bit sad to put away the Christmas lights and decorations...

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Getting started with the cozy part of Christmas a little early this year...

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"Summer's lease hath all too short a date."--William Shakespeare

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Welcome to the world, June babies!

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“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”--Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Oh come on, my soul Oh, don't you get shy on me Lift up your song 'Cause you've got a lion inside of those lungs Get up and praise the Lord

--”All I Have is a Hallelujah”, Brandon Lake

“May this season remind you of the hope, love, joy, and peace found in Christ.” --Romans 15:13

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Happy Alpaca Farm Day!

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It’s Pool Opening Weekend! :-) 

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So I was really excited about this round of critiques on my novel chapter. I thought maybe I had finally knocked it out of the park this time. Nope. Still lots of work to do. Guess I’d better work on growing that thick skin...oh well!  That’s the writing life!

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Giraffe, what are you doing????

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Brrrr!

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Welcome 2021!!!!!

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