Author Archives: Dawn

Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Posted on February 22, 2025 by Dawn

Barry has been on a soup kick recently, which means I get to try out new recipes! Within a few bites, he declared this one his new all-time favorite. This creamy Tuscan-style chicken soup is the winter comfort food that … Continue reading →

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Ireland – the 10-day road trip edition

Posted on February 9, 2025 by Dawn

 “Ireland is not just a place; it’s a poetic blessing. Its landscapes, its people, and its stories are woven into a tapestry of beauty and inspiration”.  -William Butler Yeats At the end of a vacation in the Bahamas, some newly … Continue reading →

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Ireland – tips and tricks

Posted on February 9, 2025 by Dawn

If you’re planning a trip to the Emerald Isle, it can be a bit overwhelming! I am not declaring myself an expert since we’ve only been there once (so far), but here are some of the things we learned along … Continue reading →

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Ireland – Places to Stay

Posted on February 9, 2025 by Dawn

“My definition of a good hotel is a place I’d stay at.” -Robert DeNiro When I’m planning a trip like this, I love to book a wide variety of accommodations. One of our goals was to really embrace the land, the … Continue reading →

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Ireland – a note about pubs and restaurants

Posted on February 9, 2025 by Dawn

“Laughter is brightest where food is best”-Irish proverb One of the great things about traveling is experiencing the local customs, and the cuisine! Ireland focuses on quality, locally sourced ingredients, and you can taste the difference. Seafood is in abundance, … Continue reading →

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Health and Accountability – part 1

Posted on January 20, 2025 by Dawn

“If you haven’t got your health, you haven’t got anything.”-Count Rugen, The Princess Bride New Year’s goals for improved health and fitness are pretty common, and I am no different. Gym memberships skyrocket on January 2, only to return to … Continue reading →

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My Word for 2025

Posted on January 11, 2025 by Dawn

“Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead.” – Louisa May Alcott Several years … Continue reading →

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On to Ohio

Posted on December 31, 2024 by Dawn

PIVOT! So… I’m not sure if Kansas was a tornado or a non-event. Due to some issues with the site and with the calendar/scheduling, Barry never even went to the job site here. Instead, after just over a week, they … Continue reading →

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Not Your Average Joe – A Christmas Sermon

Posted on December 20, 2024 by Dawn

I love Christmas music. Some of you might be groaning right now, or think it’s a little weird, but I happily embrace all of it. No, wait. I take that back. You can keep “Santa Baby”. If I never hear … Continue reading →

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Finding Christmas

Posted on December 9, 2024 by Dawn

“and it was always said of him, that he knew how to keep Christmas well, if any man alive possessed the knowledge. May that be truly said of us, and all of us! ” – Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol This … Continue reading →

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