Category Archives: Gratitude

Looking on the bright side

Posted on August 22, 2016 by Erin

One of the main reasons I do these gratitude posts on Mondays is to remind me that I have so much that is good in my life. This can be an especially valuable reminder on Mondays — our culture has … Continue reading →

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Air conditioning

Posted on August 15, 2016 by Erin

Our air conditioning unit is old and battered (a bit over 40 years old, just like the house, although the house is far less battered and rusty), but it still mostly limps along. Carrier builds good products. Every now and … Continue reading →

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August already!?

Posted on August 1, 2016 by Erin

Wow, that happened fast. It’s been cooler here than the middle of the country, for which I’m grateful, but it’s also been beastly humid with lots of thunderstorms.

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Half the year is past

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Erin

This year really seems to be flitting by. I wish I had more to show for it. Despite not having completed projects yet, however, I feel more on top of things. My writing feels more solid. I have plans for … Continue reading →

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Rainy Mondays

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Erin

Every now and then, I think I should water the yard. I worry about my blueberry plants (now with a dozen berries!) or the petunia that my daughter’s class gave me. And then, this being Pennsylvania, it pours. We’ve been … Continue reading →

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Cream puffs

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Erin

I don’t usually post recipes here, but I made these on Saturday — not the first time I’ve made them, either. We used to eat the shells with a savory filling while I was growing up. It occurred to me … Continue reading →

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Flowers for summer

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Erin

Last week, I didn’t plan on getting much work done, what with it being the last week of school for the kids. Sure enough, I did lunch with my daughter’s class, plus the annual outing with the kids for ice … Continue reading →

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More baby birds!

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Erin

We went from this: to this: Most of the time, Mama Robin’s still sitting on top of them, so I was lucky to get this shot this afternoon. Today, grateful for the turning of the seasons. (Also very happy because … Continue reading →

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Bright spots

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Erin

Spring continues, and the weather doesn’t seem to be sure what it wants to do. It rained most of last this week. This week looks to be mostly sunny, but cooler and much windier. Also, lots more pollen. We’ve moved … Continue reading →

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Shiny new cover

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Erin

If you’ve visited my website recently, or if you subscribe to my newsletter (and if you don’t, why not?), you’ve already seen the new cover I got for Bodyguard of Lies. Isn’t it beautiful? So this week, among other things, … Continue reading →

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