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06 May 2021

Recipes with Beef

Hoedown Beef Barbecue

Hi 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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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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When in Dover, Don’t Miss This

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

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Once upon a time, I did embroidery. #needlework #w

Once upon a time, I did embroidery. #needlework #wallart

Room with a view.

Room with a view.

Mid-morning snack. #bananas #blueberries #cherryto

Mid-morning snack. #bananas #blueberries #cherrytomatoes

The Enloe bookcase I ordered last November finally

The Enloe bookcase I ordered last November finally came, and I've loaded it with some of my favorite books, photos, and other items--all with special meaning and memories. Holders for my collection of Victoria magazines, which are too beautiful to toss, are on order. No more books for me. This bookcase is full. #books #bookcase #bookworm

Still blooming after ten years. #flowerpower #flow

Still blooming after ten years. #flowerpower #flowers #indoorplants

Our room with a view. #fountain #backyard #pond

Our room with a view. #fountain #backyard #pond

O, Christmas tree. #christmas

O, Christmas tree. #christmas

Our kitchen. #iminlove #favoriteroom #kitchenremod

Our kitchen. #iminlove #favoriteroom #kitchenremodel

This is what happens when you’re lazy and drink

This is what happens when you’re lazy and drink coffee every morning. #cupclutter

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