Let It Be Sunday!

Just a Quick Pause

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A New Chapter (But First, Summer)

My Not-So-Definitive Guide to a Joyful Summer (pun intended)

Pool Dad Diaries

Sensory SZN

Like My Mother, But With More Clogs

The Tiny Task Tipping Point

The Spring Hustle

On Chicken Pot Pie, Being a Good Neighbor, and Being Just a Lil Ugly

How We Doing?

A Nemesis for Spring

What’s in the Springtime Bucket?

A Wee Recap

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The Practice of Hope

Spring Hopefuls

No Use Crying Over A Deep Sea Angler

Small Beauties

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Topsy Turvy

Happiness Is Trying to Catch You

Snow in South Town, USA

Here’s to Less

Deep Breath In, Exhale Out

The Magic of Small Joys

Well, This Has Been Fun

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I’m a baker, photographer, cookbook author and teacher. I live laugh love in Bellville, Texas.

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