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everyday things

If you want one thing too much it’s likely to be a disappointment. The healthy way is to learn to like the everyday things, like soft beds and buttermilk—and feisty gentlemen. -Augustus McCrae, Lonesome Dove ...and gorgeous, sunny days on the prairie with people you love. Continue reading

Reblogged Jul 7, 2014 at Sea + Prairie

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Blue fields turn red as Indian blankets (aka fire wheel) replace the bluebonnets.

This morning on my run... Continue reading

Posted May 28, 2014 at Sea + Prairie

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gathering: in winter

We're going on day four of a rare winter ice storm here in Texas. And with colds setting in for two of the boys and feeling a bit of cabin fever myself, I took the opportunity to get out a bit. Out into the world. The natural world...the real world.... Continue reading

Posted Dec 10, 2013 at Sea + Prairie

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Hi Judy...you are so very kind.

Commented Dec 5, 2013 on habit at Sea + Prairie

habit

Won't you please join me and so many talented women over at habit this month for amazing photos and lovely reflections. -e Continue reading

Posted Dec 4, 2013 at Sea + Prairie

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squeezing it all in

"Are you excited to be moving back to Texas?" the voice on the other end of the phone asked yesterday. I totally lied and said yes. Truth is, I have mixed feelings about moving. I'm sure most people do. There are plenty of negatives, but today I am choosing to... Continue reading

Posted Aug 7, 2013 at Sea + Prairie

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in the garden :: late spring

It has been a few days since I've been in the garden. It has rained and rained and rained for days now. We're about to float away here in Virginia. And I've been forced to back off a bit and let nature do its thing. There are mornings that my... Continue reading

Posted May 23, 2013 at Sea + Prairie

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Ha! Im sneaky like that...xxooxxoo.

Commented Feb 19, 2013 on week 5 of 52 at Sea + Prairie

Hope you get your power back soon. We didn't get any snow...just a monsoon of rain. But the garden is loving it at least. Stay safe friend!!!

Commented Feb 9, 2013 on Ready at beauty that moves

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You crack me up...I can't watch scary movies either. So good to hear your voice.

Commented Feb 8, 2013 on 50 things about me at Buttons Magee Weblog

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week 5 of 52

(week 2) I've been clicking along with my 52 of You project. This is week 5 and our assignment is to get out in the dark, to play with light sources like christmas lights and glow sticks, etc. Its a tough one...a real challenge. By the time I get everyone... Continue reading

Posted Feb 8, 2013 at Sea + Prairie

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:-)

Commented Feb 3, 2013 on 2013 :: fly at Sea + Prairie

Hi Beth!

Commented Feb 3, 2013 on 2013 :: fly at Sea + Prairie

Hi mama! Hope all is well with you. Ran across some pics of your sweet kiddos from a few summers ago. Good times!

Commented Feb 3, 2013 on 2013 :: fly at Sea + Prairie

Thanks Candice, its my favorite!

Commented Feb 3, 2013 on 2013 :: fly at Sea + Prairie

plodding along

Yesterday, I went for a walk in the forrest with my Mosey + Pold friends. I have come to really love these walks. Its not hard to imagine talking and walking. I have a little running dialog in my head of things we notice as we walk. Like the lovely... Continue reading

Posted Feb 3, 2013 at Sea + Prairie

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2013 :: fly

“You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it.” - Maya Angelou Last April I dove head first... Continue reading

Posted Jan 6, 2013 at Sea + Prairie

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crash

We get on bikes for an after dinner tour around the neighborhood the older two way out ahead, up and down the curbs jumping, laughing an singing. I make the youngest ride directly in front of me. He's been riding since he was 3, but he scares me. He rides... Continue reading

Posted Oct 17, 2012 at Sea + Prairie

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love and light and lots of xxooxxoo Eren

Commented Aug 24, 2012 on at the table at SouleMama

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numbered

I felt it yesterday on the soccer field, in jeans and long sleeves, reading the Fall issue of Urban Farm magazine, coffee in hand. Our days of summer are numbered here. Autumn is fast approaching. There is so much to do. Harvest, put away, freeze, can the tomatoes, the herbs,... Continue reading

Posted Aug 24, 2012 at Sea + Prairie

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Hi Beth!!!

Commented Aug 13, 2012 on texas seeping in at Sea + Prairie

Heaven...one of my first jobs when I was 17 was working for a flower shop similar to some of your photos here. Thanks so much for taking me back. So lovely. Love to the Soules!

Commented Aug 13, 2012 on a morning at FLORA*BLISS at SouleMama

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texas seeping in

I love how we bring things in and out of our lives depending on where we've been, who we've run into along the way. We returned from our Texas trip a few weeks ago now. And its become sort of a "thing" to have to mail a box...ahem, or two...back... Continue reading

Posted Aug 13, 2012 at Sea + Prairie

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{right now}

It was hot today and i was sticky. I found myself slowly getting frustrated that he isn't here to teach them these things. Frustrated that I have to be both mother and father at times. But the time is quickly approaching that I won't be able to play both parts... Continue reading

Posted Aug 3, 2012 at Sea + Prairie

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making it a habit

Hello friends... this month I have been invited to participate over at habit once again. I continue to be so thrilled (and a bit shocked) that I am asked to contribute. I begun to rely so much on my ipone for photos. Its handy and convenient, but I do miss... Continue reading

Posted Aug 2, 2012 at Sea + Prairie

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