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6 Ways to Beat the Winter Blues

February 2, 2016 By Shelley Leave a Comment

6 Ways to Beat the Winter Blues

Ideas to Shoo the Winter Blues February is the one month each year where I contemplate if and how I could possibly become a snowbird? I know I don't meet the age criteria of the Michiganders and Ohioans that fly south for the winter, but I am not opposed to hanging with older ... [ Read More ]

Inspiration for a Shiny New Year

January 1, 2016 By Shelley 2 Comments

Inspiration for a Shiny New Year

Beyond the Resolutions So you wanna know a secret? I've never made a new year's resolution! Nope. Not a one. Zilch. Nada. None. Not ever. How crazy is that? I guess I've never thought they worked. And over the last few years, I'm more convinced of it than ever. I've ... [ Read More ]

The Difficult Journey of Falling in to Something New

November 4, 2015 By Shelley 3 Comments

The Difficult Journey of Falling in to Something New

Giving Thanks for the Difficult Journey November is a strange month for me. While I've always loved Fall, my world changed dramatically and forever four years ago this week. Within minutes I went from a gal who moved at the speed of light to a house full of first responders, ... [ Read More ]

Whipping Up an At-Home Eye DePuffer

July 15, 2015 By Shelley Leave a Comment

Whipping Up an At-Home Eye DePuffer

Creating Your Own Spa-Like Eye DePuffer Is de-puffer a word? I'm a writer and when I can't find a word that is descriptive enough for my message, I tend to make one up. But it describes what I need it to! I live with a fun form of Lupus and Sjogren's Syndrome. While everyone ... [ Read More ]

Historic Home Tour and a Major Milestone

November 15, 2014 By Shelley Leave a Comment

Historic Home Tour and a Major Milestone

Historic Home Tour Hey y'all! If this is your first time stopping by, welcome to Roots North and South! Today is a milestone for me. If you've been here before, you probably know this blog started when I was pretty darned sick. One of my doctors thought it would help me to ... [ Read More ]

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The Meaning Behind Roots North and South This blog reflects my love of the "North" and all things "Great Lakes" that comes from my dear little Mother's side of the family. It also pays tribute to all ... [ Read More ]

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