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Sometimes you just need to be a rebel

Posted on September 20, 2026 by Kathy Ruff

Is this red-winged blackbird a rebel for not obeying the rules? Or is the bird just being a bird? An AI Google search to define a rebel summarizes Merriam Webster saying a rebel is “a person who fights, resists, or … Continue reading →

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Creating your next chapter

Posted on August 29, 2026 by Kathy Ruff

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What’s your personal ‘me’ time worth?

Posted on August 22, 2026 by Kathy Ruff

Taking the time to do what we really want to do is something very important to all of us. This bride chose to celebrate part of her special day in a place she chose, probably to take pictures somewhere upstream … Continue reading →

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Taking a Leap of Faith

Posted on August 1, 2026 by Kathy Ruff

Yesterday I saw a Mama duck, I believe, teaching her little ones how to fly. She has her flock follow her to the lock and flies down to the water, urging them to take a leap of faith to meet … Continue reading →

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What is Wabi Sabi?

Posted on April 6, 2026 by Kathy Ruff

Tom’s rheumatologist wrote me two words on a sheet of note paper: Wabi Sabi. I had no idea what that was. She was offering the idea to my husband but handed me the paper. My inquisitive mind wanted to know. … Continue reading →

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It’s finally spring in Pennsylvania!!

Posted on March 20, 2026 by Kathy Ruff

Yes. As of 10:46 a.m. they say it’s officially spring. Yes, this is my poinsettia Patti gifted me back in mid-December. I’ve never had one that stayed so nice for so long! The long, cold winter weather (I hope and … Continue reading →

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Love the Change of Seasons??

Posted on March 12, 2026 by Kathy Ruff

Tuesday’s temps hit the upper 70s in northeast PA, a rare pleasure in early March. With the change of seasons teasing us, I aired out the house for a little while. When I open the bedroom window and the patio … Continue reading →

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What don’t we see?

Posted on October 12, 2025 by Kathy Ruff

I was out on my deck with Carla (friend). She caught this mink with her phone. We watched as he came out from a hole under the bottom step. He meandered around on the lock before crossing the D&L Trail … Continue reading →

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Losing your mind??

Posted on August 3, 2025 by Kathy Ruff

The great outdoors offers a soothing balm for those overwhelmed by the ever-increasing demands in today’s world. Everything and everyone appears to be moving so much faster than ever before. Some may say many people are losing their minds. This … Continue reading →

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Happy Spring!!

Posted on March 20, 2025 by Kathy Ruff
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