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13 Dec 2019

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Wild, Wondrous Wyoming

Wild, Wondrous Wyoming

Patricia and TomHi there! Tom and I are two empty nesters who decided to downsize and simplify our lives—lose the clutter and drama, travel a little, laugh a lot, sit back, and enjoy the simple pleasures life has to offer. Read more

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Easy French Onion Soup
Sparkling Strawberry Punch
Cranberry Pineapple Pecan Mousse
Mexican Street Corn Salad
Crock-Pot Sour Cream and Bacon Chicken
Sunny Sprouts
Chicken Parmezip

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Daisy in field

Simplify Simplify Simplify

For some time now I’ve been walking around with three words at the top of my To Do List—simplify simplify simplify. I know it’s just one ... continue reading ...

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Our Trips & Travels

Hand-carved, Great Northern steam engine by Ernest Warther.

When in Dover, Don’t Miss This

Sometimes the most amazing treasures can be found right in your own backyard.

Buffalo Bill Reservoir.
Pallet of soft green, offset by deep red earth.
Hand-carved, Great Northern steam engine by Ernest Warther.
Oaxaca buildings

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