Word of the day: Artistry
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Today's word is... ARTISTRY
Definition of artistry (per Dictionary.com):
[ahr-ti-stree] noun
1. artistic workmanship, effect, or quality. 2. artistic ability.
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OT for Tooth Fairy
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OT for Tooth Fairy
Last week I shared a precious pic of Brayden displaying his first missing molar. Mere days after that post, Megan shared on social media a photo of Brayden and Camden, who both lost another tooth.
One day later, Megan posted yet another photo, this one showing Camden lost yet another tooth.
Read MoreSaturday movie review: The Leisure Seeker
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As of today, my husband and I have officially been together thirty-seven years. Which means we have much in common with longtime married couple John and Ella Spencer whose late-life road adventure is told in the comedic drama THE LEISURE SEEKER.
Unlike John and Ella Spencer, though, my husband and I don't own an RV in which we could make an impromptu — and mildly madcap — getaway from our grown kids. Also unlike the Spencers, we Carpenters are thankfully not facing the effects of Alzheimer's and its devastating effects on even the most dedicated marriage partners and their future.
Despite those differences between us and them, my husband and I were thoroughly captivated by THE LEISURE SEEKER. As we watched, we alternated between chuckling at...
Read MorePretty peonies and a perfectly honest review
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Based on the lovely, amazing, productive, and responsible women my daughters have become, I'd have to say I'm pretty good at growing girls.*
Based on the colorless condition of my yard year 'round, though, I'd have to admit I'm no good at all when it comes to growing gardens or flowery sorts of stuff.
Which stinks because I'd like to be one of those people who display colorful cut flowers throughout my home. Sure, I could regularly purchase bouquets from the florist, plop them in a vase, and add water, but that gets expensive. And the flowers die — even for folks who have a natural knack with flowers.
Word of the day: Freckles
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Today's word is... FRECKLES!
Definition of freckle (per Merriam-Webster):
1: any of the small brownish spots in the skin due to augmented melanin production that increase in number and intensity on exposure to sunlight
Freckles on display:
Megan texted me this photo a week or so ago showing nine-year-old Brayden...
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