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Birth of the TBR Mountain Range aka Sawtooth Mountain Memories
I’ve always wanted a site where I can share my love of beautiful places and life’s simple pleasures as they’re experienced. The view from Stanley, Idaho at the base of the Sawtooth Mountains inspired...
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REVIEW: Beyond Cleveland on Foot plus Travelog
What better way to discover Northeast Ohio than by referencing a book describing the best hiking areas and their history. Beyond Cleveland on Foot (Second Edition) by Patience Cameron Hoskins, Rob...
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TBR Contest Winner – New Sept – Oct 2013 Contest!
Congratulations to Karen H who was chosen by random number generator as the August TBR Contest Winner! Karen – you need to email me at dorinelinnen(at)aol(dot)com to get your prize sorted. Woo hoo!...
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Hiking Challenge Extra – Plum Creek
It’s fun when your family loves the outdoors as much as you do. We added in an extra Fall hike with our son and granddaughters at Plum Creek Park in Medina County, Ohio, in mid November. It doesn’t...
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Veterans week in West Virginia – Sunsets, Mountains, More!
Veterans Week in West Virginia was an enjoyable getaway in late fall. The photos tell our story and will entice you to make your own. West Virginia State Resort Parks offered a 50% discount to Veterans...
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A Cottage Garden in Ohio – Part 1
Visiting a Cottage Garden in Ohio brings back memories of my great-grandmother, Nanny, who grew many of these same beauties when I was child. Gardening is more fun when it’s shared with a friend....
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REVIEW: A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson
There is nothing I love more than A WALK IN THE WOODS myself, so reading about thru-hikers is fascinating to me. After reading this book by Bill Bryson, I realize I need more of his books! I love...
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REVIEW: Chasing River by K. A. Tucker
An intriguing modern day novel set in Ireland, CHASING RIVER drew me in by its scenic location. Political unrest is part of the conflict that faces a couple from two different worlds who find...
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Waking to Winter Beauty in Ohio
This was the view from my kitchen this morning. I stood there with my mouth hanging open for a minute. I was expecting snow, a lot of snow, but the shock and awe of the first major snowfall is always...
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Nimisila Reservoir in Winter
Nimisila Reservoir in winter appeals to me as much as seeing it in summer. There’s something magical about escaping our habit to hibernate in Northeast Ohio when there’s a hint of early spring in the...
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Wisteria Hysteria – plant love gone bonkers
Wisteria Hysteria – plant love gone bonkers basically says it all when you have two of these things competing for attention at the same time. This is the first year this has happened — that the...
View ArticleBack from our Idaho Travels
I can’t believe we’ve been back from our Idaho travels for over a week and I’m just now posting an update! I had fully planned to post while we were there, but I just couldn’t get into the groove. Then...
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Happy July 4th Food Fest!
Happy July 4th Food Fest! I hope you and your family/friends are having a great weekend of picnics. We did and here are our results. We had our picnic a day early and had a blast cooking barbecue...
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Brandywine Falls in Autumn – CVNP
We enjoyed a walk to Brandywine Falls at the Cuyahoga Valley National Park this past week. I love hiking in Autumn but this is the first one we’ve done this season. Mr. Carnivore isn’t up to hiking...
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TBR Challenge – Yellowstone Heart Song with Photos
Yellowstone Heart Song by Peggy L. Henderson is an adventure time travel historical romance, particularly appealing to those who love the wilderness. Who hasn’t imagined what it was like to live in the...
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New Year / New Challenge with a Capital C
I like goals and usually set them in January. This year is different. My pursuit of a zestful life has challenges. It’s the New Year / New Challenge with a Capital C. It has roadblocks. It prevented me...
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REVIEW: Cruel Winter by Sheila Connolly
CRUEL WINTER by Sheila Connolly is an entertaining mystery that unravels in a pub in Ireland during a snowstorm. Upon her grandmother’s death, Maura Donovan from Boston inherits a pub in Ireland from a...
View ArticleMerry Christmas + a Safe and Happy New Year!
May you and yours have a blessed, merry Christmas + a safe and happy New Year! Blessings come in all shapes and sizes. At this time of year, it’s more evident in my heart and soul how lucky I am to be...
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REVIEW: Beneath Montana’s Sky by Debra Holland
Beneath Montana’s Sky by Debra Holland is a sweet, western historical romance that’s full of heart. I was immediately drawn in by this author’s storytelling talent and mesmerized by the tender love...
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REVIEW: Wild Montana Sky by Debra Holland – photos!
WILD MONTANA SKY by Debra Holland is a sweet western historical romance that features likable characters in a challenging situation. I included more photos from our western vacation because I love...
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