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Happy Birthday Elissa
Thirty seven years ago today, I became a mother. When the nurse tucked my infant daughter into my arms, I thought my heart couldn’t possibly contain the wonder I felt for this little miracle or the love that swelled in … Continue reading
2 Friends & Junk Show Joplin
I was very excited today to kick off the weekend by attending the 2 Friends & Junk Show in Joplin. This is always a fun event, with booths full of repurposed items, crafts, vintage finds and junk. It’s been 18 … Continue reading
Journey 290: Maple Leaf Parade
What a fun morning, jump started by a big parade! The air was crisp with a definite fall chill to it and the sun not quite up when I headed east to Carthage, MO. This is the 49th Maple Leaf … Continue reading
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Journey 221: Happy Birthday Elissa
Today is my older daughter’s birthday. The extended family will gather later in the week for a birthday dinner, when everyone can be present. However, I enjoyed spending time with Elissa this evening as she shared a quiet night at home … Continue reading
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Journey 194: Italian Dinner
What to do when the restaurant I intended to try, and write about in my blog, happens to be closed? Daughter Elissa and her husband Josh, and Greg and I arranged to meet at a new restaurant in town, Joe’s … Continue reading
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Journey 105: Start the Day with Music
What a wonderful way to begin my day, seated in the darkened auditorium at the Webb City High School Performing Arts Building, watching as the Carl Junction High School Wind Ensemble took the stage. Today was the Southwest State Band Competition. … Continue reading
Journey 101: Vintage Market Days of NW Arkansas
Today I attended a wonderful event in Arkansas, for the first time, the Vintage Market Days of NW Arkansas. Accompanied by Greg, and daughters Elissa and Adriel, we ventured into the fairgrounds in Bentonville to try out this open air … Continue reading
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Journey 59: 2 Friends & Junk Show – Joplin
After a day of resting and recovering from a stomach virus, I felt better this morning, and ready to enjoy the 2 Friends & Junk show in Joplin. Elissa, Adriel, Nate Pugh and Greg braved the falling snow and cold … Continue reading
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Journey 42: Jupiter Ascending
I had quite a journey today, to Neosho and then Arkansas, back to Joplin to complete work and then a wonderful hour spent with friends. However, it was an invitation from my grandson Dayan that took me on the farthest … Continue reading
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Journey 16: Family Friday
If I described today’s journey in one word, it would be FAMILY. A week ago today, I had a birthday. I got to see a few family members throughout that day and Greg and I enjoyed Keltic Knot at the … Continue reading
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Tagged Adriel, Aubrey, Dayan, El Vaquero, Elissa, family, family friday, Greg, Harry, Jeff, Joey, Jonathan, Josh, Linda, Megan, mom, Nate, Nathanael, Oliver, Walter, year of journeys
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Going Beyond 