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‘A Slice of Home’ By Simone Bates

Dreaming of an Australian summer I am writing this on a bleak, colorless, January afternoon. You know the type: Cold, but unusually still, when snow is just hours - maybe minutes - away. Or maybe, it won’t come at all, but all day has just felt heavy with its anticipation. A day like this is perfectly...
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‘Farm to Table’ by Julie Van Manen

Looking ahead to next week’s forecast calling for highs in the lower teens (at least there will be no flies or weeds), it looks like a great time to make some soup to usher out January, known as National Soup Month. Last week, Kevin and I were able enjoy some warmer temperatures as we were...
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‘Have a seat at my table’ by Cathryn Dunsbergen

Hello, friends! I am officially back from my time off. Grab some coffee and join the conversation! Wow, there are so many things I need to catch you up on. These past three or four months have flown by; it was such a sweet time to focus on our growing family and be fully present. September...
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Kicking off the new year with sweet treats

    By Megan Pothoven Now that the holidays have come to an end, we are starting to get back into our routine again. Like I’ve said before, seeing Christmas through your children’s eyes is one of the most special moments. Something as simple as driving by holiday lights, seeing snowflakes falling, and pulling bows off gifts sent...
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‘A Slice of Home’ by Simone Bates

A new year, indeed! Happy New Year! I love the precipice of a new year. For just a moment, we find ourselves on the edge. From this position, in all directions, we can view the places and events we say goodbye to in 2022 and the fresh possibilities of 2023. This last year has been brimming with...
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New Year Resolutions

By Megan Pothoven I know this is a common new year’s resolution for many people, but I am going to try to use my phone more purposefully, rather than simply wasting time and mindlessly using my phone. One of the things I enjoy about technology is all of the things I have learned. However, I will...
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Farm to table by Julie Van Manen

In 2018, Emily started putting up Christmas lights at her own house located South of Galesburg.  At this time of year when I hear the strong winds blow, I think of the many light displays that light up our neighborhood.  Not only can the wind be hard on the lights, we have found that the Holsteins...
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