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Old antiques, old house, and old me, all getting another chance at life...the Second Time Around

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

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Just Me

Just Me
"The invariable mark of wisdom
is to see the miraculous
in the
common"

Ralph Waldo Emerson

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  • Whispering Oaks Cottage
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  • Yellow Rose Arbor
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    5 years ago

My First Blog Award

My First Blog Award
Thank you, Gram

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