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Longing for a quieter life this former SoCal gal left it all behind for a rediscovered one along the Oregon coast.
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Monthly Archives: March 2014
A Mini GaRdEn Tour….♡
Hello, Welcome to Marcia’s Cottage. I’m so happy to see you today my friend. ♡ Shall we have a little tea. .,♡ I thought it might be nice to take you on a mini garden walking tour…. It’s pretty quiet this morning, and I’ve been doing some watering. I was hoping to show you how the Cottage garden is coming along. ♡Let me move this hose so we BoTh don’t trip.♡ One of the roses is BlOoMiNg just for … Read the full blog post
A week in ReViEw…♡
Hello, Welcome to Marcia’s Cottage. I’m so happy to see you today my friend. ♡ Shall we have a little tea. ..♡ Okay. ..I know its only Thursday. .. But I thought it might be fun to look back on the week so far. This past week has given me an opportunity to meet new friends, learn from a wise one. .. and spend time with a friend from my youth. I’ve thought about how each has affected me in some way. Not one is the same. Sort of like beautiful rain clouds… filled with possibilities, and forever changing as … Read the full blog post
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Should of. . Would of. ..Could of…♡
Hello, Welcome to Marcia’s Cottage. I’m so happy to see you today my friend. ♡ Shall we have a little tea. ..♡ I’m wondering if you have a WoNdErFuL, WiSe, ElDeRlY, YoUtHfUl , friend? I sure hope so! One of the reasons that I’m a very lucky lady, is because I have found treasures in my FrIeNdsHiPs. One of my friends is named Catherine. Catherine is 97 years young. .. And she is so wise for her youth. She fell two months ago, broke her hip, and went into a convalescent home after surgery. I have visited her several times, … Read the full blog post
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The First Tea of Spring…♡.
Hello, Welcome to Marcia’s Cottage. I’m so happy to see you today my friend. ♡ Shall we have a little tea. ♡ Isn’t this a lovely place to sit..♡ Earlier in the month I had the privilege of attending a lovely Tea party. I’m sure you’ll agree that having tea here would be a truly memorable experience. Many of the memories we make in life are special because of the people with whom we share them. ♡ And what better way to make memories than to gather around a beautifully decorated table. .. … Read the full blog post
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YOU is kind, YOU is Smart…♡
Hello, Welcome to Marcia’s Cottage. I’m so happy to see you today my friend. ♡ How was your weekend? Did you do anything special….♡ I had a truly wonderful weekend….♡ I woke up super early today. I thought I might go on a longer walk. When I came back from my walk I decided to take a few moments to write about Gratitude. ♡ Something that has been on my heart lately. I’m reading a wonderful little book right now. I keep it on my bedside table. It is called “Attitudes of Gratitude”. It has … Read the full blog post
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Ode to “Joy”. ….♡
Hello, Welcome to Marcia’s Cottage. I’m so Joyful to see you today my friend. ♡ Shall we sit down and en-Joy a cup of tea. ♡ Happy Sweet Sunday … How’s your weekend going? I hope you have experienced a little “JoY” along the way…♡ Because without “JoY” in our life. .. We miss out on the simple gifts of every day living.♡ Please come and have a seat in our Music Room. (That’s what I call it) This beautiful piano was a gift from my wonderful father. He loved music, and was an exceptional singer too. Singing gave my … Read the full blog post
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When you WiSh upon a StAr…♡
Hello, Welcome to Marcia’s Cottage. I’m so happy to see you today my friend. ♡ Shall we have a little tea. .♡ Happy Friday! Any MaGiCaL plans for the weekend? Something your WiShINg to do…♡ On a sunny California day this week, my friend’s sister got us into Disneyland. ( Yippee! With a BIG smile) Springtime is a beautiful time to go. Main Street was gorgeously decorated in my favorite colors. I had high hopes of thrilling rides, red licorice, and MiCkEy MoUsE ice cream sandwiches. (Another big smile) While at Disneyland, I started thinking about the analogy of “waiting … Read the full blog post
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It’s all about stalking. ..♡ ..♡
Hello, Welcome to Marcia’s Cottage. I’m so happy to see you today my friend. It’s a new lovely day! Shall we have a little tea. ..♡ How’s your week going? I plan to spend some time gardening, yoga, and perhaps a little baking later in the day.♡ I wanted to share a special little story with you. The other day I was in the midst of my Yoga class, when I realized I needed a few things at the market. So after yoga I made a quick stop at our local … Read the full blog post
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“High Hopes”. .♡
Hello, Welcome to Marcia’s Cottage. I’m so happy to see you today my friend. ♡ Shall we have a little tea. I’m not sure if I have shared this with you.. But I’ve been taking a few classes at CSUSB. It’s been so nice to take classes just for FuN…♡ For years my Schooling involved taking classes I “needed” to take for my career. It’s a very different experience to take a class you choose. With that said, I’m also finding more and more that “LIFE” is just one big classroom. Very exciting! Do you find this to be true … Read the full blog post
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