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Since I started my diet a couple weeks ago (when I weighed 180.5 lbs), I have lost NINE pounds! As of this morning, I weigh 171.5 lbs! Yay! What a wonderful Valentine's present for me first thing this morning. I only have about twenty more pounds to go to be at my goal weight ( Read more... )

Well here's the deal. I am going to post my diet successes and failures so that I am forced to be accountable. I don't know how heavy I was last month - I refused to get on the scale. But I weighed myself seven days ago and I was 180.5. EEEEEEeeeeeeekkkkk!!! That means I was above that scary number for a month...only God knows how many pounds I had ( Read more... )

Morning glows pink & gold
Above the married lovers' kiss

Frigid air stirs the soul
As cold breath turns to silvery mist

Springtime green is not cajoled
To rush upon a starry wish

Sharing chores and family goals
Together happiness uplifts

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Joy's laughter...
Clean, clear; a

Bubbling brook,
Purified.

Fresh green leaves
Energize.

Life smiles,
Fortified.

Hunger wans;
Contentment flies...

Love fills,
Satisfies.


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As I gaze at the sunrises each morning above our farm, I am convinced of hope, love and joy.

I am blessed to have so much wonder and beauty in this life.


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My favorite newly hatched late October chick, Cupcake (with siblings, Cinco, Pip, Buttons, and Speckle):


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This was Pallas, a bird we used to own and love (and who we now miss):


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