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October 18, 2014 by Shannon Ables Leave a Comment

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Good morning and welcome to Friday! While we may n

Good morning and welcome to Friday! While we may not have snow on the ground in Bend, we are receiving an abundance of rain, and well, as a pluviophile, I am soaking it all up with a smile ☺️ ☔️❤️

And, it is This & That Day on the blog! The last T&T of 2025 as my annual one week off at the end of the calendar year is about upon us, so let's take a look and see what you will discover ➡️ Quite a few films are premiering, and some are generating murmurs of possible Oscar nominations. The holiday specials for Anglophiles are just around the corner, clothing for timeless style and cozying in, some available at steep savings, and a new biopic of a great rivalry kicks off today in the UK. All of this and still, there is more.

In a new episode of @thesimplesophisticatepodcast

In a new episode of @thesimplesophisticatepodcast (ep. #416), we're exploring the necessity of solitude and how to figure out what the exact recipe is for each of us (it will be different for everyone, but, as will be shared, all of us benefit from intentionally experiencing solitude on a regular basis whether single or in a relationship).

Tune in wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts ➡️ How to Find Peace — The Joy and Necessity of Solitude

New on the blog, the monthly Ponderings ... post!

New on the blog, the monthly Ponderings ... post! And this month, the holidays prompt many of the nine things shared to tickle the mind- one of them has to do with holiday breads - so many to choose from, so little time to enjoy them! We're also talking and shopping argyle, tartan and tweed!

Pictured here: @mill_fire_baking 's Stollen and Frisian Gingerbread. Both scrumptiously delicious and hard to stop at just one slice!

Yes, head out on the search. There is an Importanc

Yes, head out on the search. There is an Importance of Embarking on the Search as we discuss in today's Monday Motivational post, and as an unexpected and memorable experience inspired today's post (taking place right here in these woods), the gifts are aplenty and know what we need for fulfillment far better than our at-first ignorant, yet thankfully courageous self realizes. Soon the wisdom is gained and the contentment we seek discovered.

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