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The Simple Woman’s Daybook

April 7, 2017 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: #StreamTeam, Gratitude, Motherhood, Special Events 10 Comments

The post-Chicago Edition This blog post is dedicated to my dear friend Barbara, who asked me to write a post about LIFE. It was inspired by Peggy's blog, where the daybook idea originated. For Today I am happy to be back in this space. I miss blogging dearly—I miss the connections—and I am getting close to maybe (please, God) finding a … [Read more...]

Project Life: Day 124

May 4, 2016 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Gratitude, Photography Stuff 4 Comments

My Little Would-Be Virtuoso (Cross-posted from Facebook as part of my Photo-a-Day Series) There are a thousand words that could go into this picture. What do I want to remember most about the events surrounding this unplanned shot? The stress-snacking on Sun Chips on the way to the lesson? Not so much, though it’s true that fitting in … [Read more...]

Of Violins and Veterans

November 11, 2015 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Gratitude 1 Comment

The thing about blogging daily is, I don't know if I should keep it brief because I've been putting so much content out there. Today, I think, I'll keep it brief. Truth and beauty. Today I am grateful for truth and beauty, in the form of the violin lessons that two of my kids are taking (I'm learning too! 'Cause it's Suzuki!) and I am profoundly … [Read more...]

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