Author Archives: jacqui722

Herb Gardens

Posted on April 9, 2016 by jacqui722

I am planning my herb garden.  Last year I was quite successful and I can’t wait to get it going again.  The first thing I have planned is to attend our local Asheville Herb Festival at the end of the … Continue reading →

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Gearing up for Garage Spring Cleaning

Posted on April 9, 2016 by jacqui722

I have a garage full of wonderful things.  I have pitchers, china, household goods, kitchen gadgets and more.  When we moved here from Florida, my husband got here first and lived here for 6 months before I was able to … Continue reading →

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Fresh Farm Food Love

Posted on April 7, 2016 by jacqui722

Today I needed eggs, and being back in Asheville I knew I could just drive a mile or 2 and end up at my favorite little shack/farm stand to get what I needed.  There’s just nothing like fresh eggs- not … Continue reading →

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In search of ENERGY

Posted on April 6, 2016 by jacqui722

Today I need energy to tackle cleaning the house.  As previously mentioned, I’ve been away for 3 months working and my poor abandoned husband has been holding down the fort in my absence. Granted, the mess is minimal and things … Continue reading →

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Destination Asheville

Posted on April 6, 2016 by jacqui722

I’ve been traveling the past few days getting back home to Asheville from West Palm, so I’m playing catch up with the A to Z challenge this morning!  I left an 80 degree day in Florida on Monday afternoon to … Continue reading →

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C is for Cross Stitch

Posted on April 3, 2016 by jacqui722

Cross Stitching is an old-fashioned hobby for sure, but I love it.  When I lived in Connecticut, I spent many a fall and winter evening stitching up a storm- cute country themes, kitchen wall hangings, dish towels….everything.  I don’t know … Continue reading →

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Being “Stephanna”

Posted on April 2, 2016 by jacqui722

Last night was the final gathering of our Comedia Del’Arte troupe for the season and it was amazing! After much mead and merriment, we set about to do a read thru of next year’s performance for the Florida Renaissance Festival.  … Continue reading →

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And…I’m giving this A to Z Challenge a try

Posted on April 2, 2016 by jacqui722

 Looking back it’s been a while since I have posted on this blog, so I decided to give this A to Z Blog Challenge a try.  I’m in Florida right now, typing on my laptop on my makeshift card table … Continue reading →

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Remembering Cold

Posted on November 2, 2014 by jacqui722

I’ve been living in South Florida for the past 13 years.  Before then, I lived in the land of cold winters, vivid falls, late springs and hot summers- Connecticut. When September rolls around, I always feel the stirrings of anticipation…anticipation … Continue reading →

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Soup for a Saturday Supper

Posted on September 27, 2014 by jacqui722

Even though it’s still quite warm here in Florida, Autumn still brings out the yearning for a cozy meal.  Join me won’t you in a pot of Chicken Soup?  I’m going away in a week, so it’s time to use … Continue reading →

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