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30 May 2023

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Easy French Onion Soup for 2

15 Rainy (or Any) Day Soups

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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Yellowstone or Bust

When you’re hot on the trail to Yellowstone National Park, you don’t go home just because they won’t let you in.

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Our squirrel stealing filler from our flower pot f

Our squirrel stealing filler from our flower pot for his nest.

Exploring Arches National Park. #travel #utah #arc

Exploring Arches National Park. #travel #utah #archesnationalpark

Dinner for two. #pizza

Dinner for two. #pizza

Patio with a view. #ourhouse #ourpond #ourview #su

Patio with a view. #ourhouse #ourpond #ourview #summertime

My lunch today was a quick-and-easy combo of icebe

My lunch today was a quick-and-easy combo of iceberg lettuce, eggs, ham, turkey, shredded lettuce, and walnuts. So simple and simply delicious. #lunch #whatsforlunch #eatinghealthy

A fat bouquet from my husband. Just because. #love

A fat bouquet from my husband. Just because. #love #howdoilovethee

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

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