Writing

Amaretto Thief

Round cookie tins, particularly red and green ones, hold the promise of the treat I seek. If I can just confirm one of these tins on the counter holds those rich brown chocolate balls then I can be sure there is a stash in the basement freezer. The sound of the tin giving way as… Continue reading Amaretto Thief

Miscellaneous

Silver Lining: A Thankful List Post

“The truth is that it’s what we say to ourselves in response to any particular situation that mainly determines our mood and feelings.” – Edmund J. Bourne The noun, thankfulness, is defined by Merriam-Webster.com as: Conscious of benefit received Expressive of thanks Well pleased (February 10, 2017) Merriam-Webster.com defines happy as: Feeling pleasure and enjoyment… Continue reading Silver Lining: A Thankful List Post

Coffee Blog

Our first November Coffee

The coffee in my hands offers a nice contrast to the snowy ground outside. As I sip it slowly this morning watching the air I am mystified by the quick change in weather that now fills the mornings with air full of ice crystals and snowflakes. As October 31 crystallized into November the shift brought… Continue reading Our first November Coffee

Miscellaneous

Serenity – Last Day of the 7 Day Photo Challenge

Photo #7 in the 7 day photo challenge. “No people. No explanation. Challenge someone new each day.” I accepted an open invitation to the challenge which I am now extending to you. By Shari Marshall - 2017 Day 1    Day 2    Day 3    Day 4    Day 5    Day 6   … Continue reading Serenity – Last Day of the 7 Day Photo Challenge

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Front Door – Day 6 in the 7 Day Photo Challenge

    “No people. No explanation. Challenge someone new each day”.  I accepted an open challenge and I am hoping you will be inspired to do the same now. By Shari Marshall -2017 Day 1    Day 2    Day 3    Day 4    Day 5    Day 6    Day 7

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Digging – The 7 Day Photo Challenge

Photo #5 in the 7 day photo challenge. “No people. No explanation. Challenge someone new each day”.  I accepted an open invitation to the challenge which I am now extending to you. By Shari Marshall - 2017 Day 1    Day 2    Day 3    Day 4    Day 5    Day6    Day… Continue reading Digging – The 7 Day Photo Challenge

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Fixed Grin – Another day in the 7 Day Photo Challenge

“Seven days. Seven black and white photos of your life. No people. No explanation. Challenge someone new each day.”     I accepted an open challenge and I am following suit by not nominating anyone in particular. However, I hope that you will be inspired to take up the challenge. By Shari Marshall - 2017… Continue reading Fixed Grin – Another day in the 7 Day Photo Challenge

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Growth – 7 Day Photo Challenge

Photo #3 in the 7 day challenge. I accepted an open challenge to participate in the 7 day photo challenge. “Seven days. Seven black and white photos of your life. No people. No explanation. Challenge someone new each day.” However, I am following suit by not nominating anyone in particular but I hope that you… Continue reading Growth – 7 Day Photo Challenge

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Crayons – Black & White Photo Challenge

Photo #2 in the 7 day photo challenge. “Seven days. Seven black and white photos of your life. No people. No explanation. Challenge someone new each day.” I accepted an open challenge and I am following suit by not nominating anyone in particular. However, I hope that you will be inspired to take up the… Continue reading Crayons – Black & White Photo Challenge

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Script & Director – Day 1 of 7 Day Photo Challenge

Photo #1 in the 7 day photo challenge. “No people. No explanation. Challenge someone new each day”. I accepted an open challenge from Irene Waters & Sandra. Similar to these open challenges I am not nominating anyone but please feel free to take up the challenge. By Shari Marshall - 2017