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Hi, I’m Marcia.
Teacher turned storyteller, coast dweller turned city explorer. I share everyday beauty through words, music, and photos…welcoming slow mornings, garden paths, and all the little joys that make a life well-loved.
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Monthly Archives: December 2019
At A Glance…
Each new day is God’s way of saying one more time: hold dear each changing season. Hello, sweet friend… As 2019 comes to a close I’m reflecting on all the changes that have occurred in this past decade. There have been many blessings along the way…family…friends…(furry children)… Reflection can be beneficial… particularly as we close out the past 10 years and prepare to begin a fresh new decade. In some ways I’m the happiest I’ve ever been… The years have led me to where I needed to go… led me through dark seasons… as I look down the road and … Read the full blog post
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How To Have A Well Behaved Cat
In a world where you can be anything be kind. ❤️ Hello, sweet friends… Our beautiful cat Darjeeling passed away yesterday. I decided to share a post that is a happy memory…and a reminder of all the joy our furry animals bring. In memory of Darjeeling…December 13, 2019 🌸 How To Have a Well Behaved Cat By Marcia Ren Original post was published on WordPress August 25, 2016 🐝 Well I bet you were p.u.r.r.r.haps just a little surprised by today’s post title. P.u.r.r.r.haps not. I hope you don’t expect a huge dissertation or anything. I’ve recently … Read the full blog post
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A Christmas Cottage Tour 2019
You’re never too old to believe in Christmas magic🎄 Warm greetings, sweet friend…🎄 Welcome to the holiday season! In my last post http://marciascottagebythesea.com/vacationing-part-three-a-vintage-christmas-open-house/ I promised a tour… As you can imagine I’m so excited this year… To share a glimpse of how I’ve been decorating…🎄 This cottage was made for Christmas…🎅🏻 To be merry… bright… Filled with joy… and topped with delight…
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