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2025 is Closed
This was a fantastic year in so many ways. First, turning 75 was a major milestone. For a long time, I had thought about how I wanted to celebrate, and I really didn’t need to because the family took care…
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History of the Poinsettia
Poinsettias rank among my favorite plants. For me, they are not easy to care for (i.e., the right temperature, the right amount of water, and the right amount of light), but they make me happy whenever I see them on…
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Halloween 2025
The past few days at work presented an opportunity to feel some levity and engage in some wholesome fun. Particularly today, there was a lot of laughter when employees dressed as their favorite character and paraded before a panel of…
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Mother’s Day
For me, there is something extra special about Mother’s Day. Dads do have their own day, but it’s not the same. Dads may be physically stronger, but when it comes to nurturing, caring for, and meeting emotional needs, Moms will…
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Christmas Cards
The December days could be cold and damp in rural Tennessee, and occasionally there would be snow. The old farmhouse had drafty windows and doors and no heat outside the fireplace, so the rooms were also cold and drafty. Winter…
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Christmas in Dahlonega 2023
If you’ve never experienced Christmas in Dahlonega, it is well worth a trip to feel the magic of Christmas. The square transforms into a fairyland of lights with carriage tours and beautiful window displays. Dahlonega has served as a backdrop…
