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Monthly Archives: November 2010

Xcaret: Discovering Old Mexico – Part One

When I traveled to Cancun this past September, I had no idea what to expect. Driving to my hotel from the airport I stared at the miles of shopping malls, ritzy resorts, and glossy billboards and confess I was a bit disappointed. I know all those things can be fun, but I was hoping for…

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Cozy Days and Hot Porridge

Good morning! I just love this picture. Makes me want to spend the day in a cozy cabin somewhere, wrapped in a quilt by the fire, watching the snow fall outside. I’m in a hibernating sort of mood, so I’m wearing my favorite granny sweater and indulging in a big bowl of hot millet porridge…

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Hiking, Getting Older, and A Whole Lotta Snow

Good morning, dear ones! I’m basking in the glow of a beautiful Thanksgiving with my folks and the few brave friends who managed to make it to their house through the snow storm. We had a wonderful day as the snow continued to fall, blanketing everything in sight. Delicious food, good wine, and the antics…

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Giving Thanks

Happiest of Thanksgivings to my Yankee friends! I was so excited to waken to this gorgeous winter wonderland!!! I scrambled out of bed, donned hat, scarf, gloves, jeans, two jackets, wool socks and boots, and off I went to explore this beautimous morning. I trudged happily through the fluffy drifts and was soon coated in…

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Washington Forest and Hot Stew

Although Washington has seen fit to freeze me to my bones this week, it really is a most beautiful place to live.  There are few things as invigorating as an Autumn trek along trails in the woods, breath coming in great clouds, admiring sunbursts shining through the trees. I love how the sun glimmers down…

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