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  • The Simple Joy Of A Walk

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    elise

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    March 26, 2020

    Spring in bloom at Andrew Brown Park; photo by Elise Anthony When you walk, your steps will not be hampered; when you run, you will not stumble. Proverbs 4:12 Somewhere…

  • Shelter-In-Place Playlist

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    elise

    on

    March 22, 2020

    Update: Dallas County is issuing a COVID-19/coronavirus shelter-in-place order. Let’s build a Christian music playlist together and lift each other up! Drop your song suggestions in the comments. Photo of…

  • Sow Kind Words, OK?

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    elise

    on

    March 19, 2020

    Rose photo by Elise Anthony I’m guilty of wading into some anxious thoughts lately. Which I’m not going to not feel bad about, but I choose to move forward from.…

  • My Grandpa’s Best Advice

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    elise

    on

    March 9, 2020

    Antique Royal typewriter photo by Elise Anthony If ever a song could sum up some of the last words I’d want to say to my son in a hurry, it’s…

  • Antiques, Jewelry, Lovely Things, The Vintage Life

    You Can’t Buy This Ring

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    elise

    on

    March 7, 2020

    You can’t buy this ring. Probably not anyway. Vintage ring photo by Elise Anthony Let me tell you about the day I brought shame to my family, all around a…

  • Antiques, Jewelry, Lovely Things, The Vintage Life

    Squash Blossom Special

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    elise

    on

    March 7, 2020

    Authentic turquoise squash blossom necklace photo by Elise Anthony, available at The Joy Store at Bowie Trade City File this under pretty lovelies we’d like to own: vintage or new,…

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