Author Archives: Marcia Ren

Art As Life: A Parisian Folly

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Marcia Ren

  “To affect the quality of the day, that is the highest of arts.” Henry David Thoreau Earlier in the week as I was  getting ready for a bike ride I noticed a beautiful rose peering through an opening in the fence. as if calling out to me It was such a simple lovely moment, and yet it made feel  abundantly rich. I decided to capture it. The two of us stood holding hands for a long moment. clickityclickityclickclickclick    That magical moment reminded me of yet another memorable life experience which had occurred years before while visiting the Musee d’Orsay art museum in Paris, France and experienced the … Read the full blog post →

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Come Sail Away With Me

Posted on June 8, 2017 by Marcia Ren

“If your going through difficult times today, hold steady. It will change soon. If you are experiencing smooth sailing & easy times now, brace yourself. It will change soon. The only thing you can be certain of is change.” ~James Dobson: Life on the Edge: The Next Generation’s Guide To A Meaningful Life Ahoy mates! How was your week? I hope it was good. Today I’m taking you to the shores of  Coos Bay/North Bend for a Festival of Sail & where I recently enjoyed a day of sailing. come on let’s go! I thought it would be nice to … Read the full blog post →

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And Then It’s Summer

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Marcia Ren

  “The wisdom of a learned man {or woman} cometh by opportunity or leisure…” ~ Ecclesiasticus 38: 24-25 For many of us Memorial Day weekend marks when the summer season officially begins. Case in point this past weekend I was able to fire up the grill and host our first barbeque for the season. It was an enjoyable afternoon with family, friends and neighbors. Relaxing fun and of course at best a reminder of what summer is really all about. Leisure A time for slowing down and taking life easier. Summertime tells us to ease up on the stresses of everyday and enjoy the moments within the … Read the full blog post →

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A Painted Cottage

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Marcia Ren

“Home is the heart of life…Home is where we feel at ease, where we belong, where we can create surroundings that reflect our tastes and pleasures…Making a home is a form of creativity open to everyone.~Terence Conran Hi! How was your week? One of the highlights of my week was having the opportunity to paint en plein air for the first time.   The surroundings for this plein air was situated on a beautiful lush green golf course here on the Oregon Coast. The artists were invited to paint (as a fundraiser) and contribute to the gallery exhibit at a local hospital. I enjoyed the experience & I’ll share more … Read the full blog post →

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My WeEk, A NeW PaIr Of GlAsSeS, & A TrIbUtE…♡

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Marcia Ren

  I just came in from outside where I have been working in the garden & decorating the window box with small patriotic flags for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend. While outside my mind wandered to my last Memorial Day spent living in SoCal. Two months later I moved to a small town on the Oregon coast. benefits of gardening is that your mind gets to wander                     🚗🚗🚗🚗🚗🚗🚗🚗🚗🚗🚗🚗🚗🚗🚗🚗🚗🚗 Re-post May 22, 2015 Hello, Welcome to Marcia’s Cottage. ♡ I’m so happy to see you today my friend. ♡ Shall we have a little … Read the full blog post →

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To Market We Will Go🍓

Posted on May 18, 2017 by Marcia Ren

” Find pleasure in the littlest things you do” Marcia Any fun plans for the weekend? I have a suggestion that will turn all or any of your weekend chores into a delightful experience.   Today I’m heading out to a local Farmer’s Market. wanna join me…. Benefits abound! There is something so inviting about visiting the outdoor markets. It was during my first year of retirement that I became very familiar with the local farmers markets in SoCal. I remember being on a mission to check them all out in the area I lived. There were two weekend markets. One … Read the full blog post →

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If Not Now…Then When?

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Marcia Ren

“I was born the day I thought: What is? What was? And What if?” ~Suzy Kassem Rise Up and Salute the Sun First of all I want to wish you a Happy May! And secondly, can you b.e.l.i.e.v.e that the month of May has really arrived? I mean seriously how can this be?  ( that 2017 is  almost half over) seriously how is this even possible… Just recently WordPress ( the platform I use for publishing) sent a message informing me my stats were booming. This always excites and makes me very happy.  I was a little surprised (since at the time my usual weekly … Read the full blog post →

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ThRoWbAcK…..ThE BeSt of JoY….♡

Posted on May 1, 2017 by Marcia Ren

Hello, Welcome to Marcia’s Cottage. I’m so happy to see you today my friend. ♡ Shall we have a little tea. .♡ Happy Thursday! Today,  is a Special day  at “Marcia’s Cottage “. I am celebrating six months of blogging. ♡ And, if you have a second, (grin) I’d love to tell you how it ALL came about. ♡ Well, okay…..perhaps,  it will take more than a few seconds. …♡(grin) On November 1, 2013  I decided to start a blog. It is quite odd actually.  I was waiting for my car to be serviced at a local dealership.  While I … Read the full blog post →

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Tis A Gift To Share

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Marcia Ren

“For it is in giving that we receive” ~Frances of Assisi Hi! It’s so nice to see you today. I must say that lately I’ve been feeling a little orphan like. sort of joking   With my husband away on business in California and one of my good friends off traveling, I’m feeling just a little needy. I had one of those aha moments which taught me something about myself very humbling and here it is… that even though there are fun wonderful things (and friends) I’m involved in, the reality is the best part of life comes through sharing those experiences with others. You more than likely already know … Read the full blog post →

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A GeTaWaY bY tHe SeA…

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Marcia Ren

This is a re-post from April 24, 2015. I had flown to the Oregon coast for a visit to see if this is where I wanted to begin the next chapter of life.  I returned back to California & sold my BMWx5 and purchased a JEEP.  The adventure continues…. Hello, Welcome to Marcia’s Cottage. I’m so happy to see you today my friend. ♡ Shall we have a little tea.  How’s your week been? Any fun plans for the weekend? Well. ..I’ve been spending some time on the Oregon coast.         This is where my husband and I … Read the full blog post →

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