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My One Little Word

April 20, 2013 By Shelley Leave a Comment

My One Little Word

So if you are looking at the dates on my blog, you will realize its been a long time since I've posted. Yep. The road to recovery has been a bumpy one. Three steps forward. Two steps back. But 2013 has been kinder to me so far. Knocking on wood as I type this, but I've only had ... [ Read More ]

Summertime in Northern Michigan

May 25, 2012 By Shelley Leave a Comment

Summertime in Northern Michigan

Like my one of my favorite musicians Robert Ritchie (aka Kid Rock), I'm a Michigan native. I grew up just south of Ann Arbor - Go BLUE! As almost any true Michigander will tell you, Northern Michigan is the mecca. My Cape Cod friends think they have all the beautiful beaches. I ... [ Read More ]

Keep ’em Close

May 25, 2012 By Shelley Leave a Comment

Keep ’em Close

I love this picture! Probably because they are three of my favorite little people in the world. They belong to one of my closest cousins. She sent me this picture one day after I got sick. It was taken on her cell while she was shuttling them from place to place. This is one of ... [ Read More ]

Hearing the music again…

April 17, 2012 By Shelley Leave a Comment

Hearing the music again…

This great card has become my mantra. After a sudden, serious and...big gulp here...chronic illness, it is often hard to hear the music. I've been seriously ill for over seven months now. In the blink of an eye, I went from a big, on the go lifestyle to a patient with too many ... [ 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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