Author Archives: prettyplainjanes

fruit salsa and cinnamon chips

June 4, 2014

My therapy lately has been books, particularly anything written by Shauna Niequest. First I read Cold Tangerines, followed by Bread and Wine, and now I am starting Bittersweet (which relates all too well to my life right now.)  I loved … Continue reading →

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frosty rose lids

June 3, 2014

A small beauty of our hometown is the peonies that can be found on every corner at the beginning of every June.  They mark the start of summer, a new season in full bloom, and they certainly are gorgeous.  Delicate … Continue reading →

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{23 weeks} unspeakable love

June 3, 2014

“There is a sacredness in tears.  They are not the mark of weakness, but of power.  They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues.  They are messangers of overwheming grief… and unspeakable love.”  -Washington Irving 23 weeks, and another ultrasound.  … Continue reading →

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36 weeks and june

June 2, 2014

June.  Despite all my doubts this glorious month has made it’s way into this pregnancy.  I wish I could go back in time, erase the uncertainty of the first 22 weeks.  Talk my mind out of telling my heart not … Continue reading →

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2014 father’s day gift guide

May 30, 2014

With Father’s Day rapidly approaching (a little over two weeks from now, can you believe it??!!) now is the time to be securing that perfect gift for Dad.  Men can be incredibly hard to buy for – you want to … Continue reading →

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