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A Farewell To Our Little Star…Cami

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Marcia Ren

God is spelled Dog backwards Hello, sweet friends…Our beloved Cami passed away on Friday. I was in California when I received a call from Joe painfully telling me about her recent seizures and how they suddenly spiraled out of control. A FaceTime call inside the vet’s office would allow me to see her and express my love and gratitude for her. Joe said her tail wagged just a bit when she heard my voice. I believe she felt love across the miles…holding her this last moment in time. Cami was a dog but she was much more than a dog. … Read the full blog post →

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Heading Into February…

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Marcia Ren

“Live life in full bloom & let your dreams blossom” -Marcia Hello, sweet friend… I hope you are having a wonderful week… Surrendering to the brrrrrr of this season… I have taken time to put my nose to inhaling the scents of wood smoke and the frost of the cold air… I’ve walked by those bare trees… listening to the sounds of silence after a winter storm… a storm that came in the wee hours…awakening my small town with it’s blustery wind, thunder and lightning. I appreciate the treasures of this season and it’s tidbits of beauty… realizing that even … Read the full blog post →

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Come Cook With Me…

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Marcia Ren

and so, she decided to start living the life she imagined… Hello, sweet friend… Many years ago while I was still teaching… A parent in my class invited me over to her house for lunch. Her name was Molly… that afternoon she taught me how to make Pad Thai. Years later I still think of her whenever I prepare this wonderful dish. Here is a super easy and approachable way to make it (that is if you don’t take a million photos like I did😉) Just in case you don’t know what Pad Thai is… it’s a stirfry dish made … Read the full blog post →

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An Art Exhibit and “Marcia’s Second Pink Home”

Posted on January 17, 2020 by Marcia Ren

“Home is where the heart is” – Pliny the Elder Hello, sweet friend… How are you? I hope you had a great week. Earlier this week I attended an Art Exhibit Opening at Southern Coos Hospital located in Bandon, Oregon on the Oregon coast. The theme of the exhibit was called “Home” All the artwork displayed some form of home life. I was so excited to attend this exhibit… since I find an enormous comfort in the home The artists work displayed different kinds of structures representing home… There were barns…nests…farm houses…small cafés… As I strolled through the exhibit sipping … Read the full blog post →

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Journaling – 2020

Posted on January 10, 2020 by Marcia Ren

Plant those dream seedlings…eat, sleep, breathe them. Read the full blog post →

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Hello, January

Posted on January 3, 2020 by Marcia Ren

CULTIVATE No matter what is being cultivated, the word implies a level of care that is reminiscent of gardening… Hello, sweet friend… Welcome, January! With only a few days into 2020…I have surprised myself by somehow managing to pack Christmas 2019 away. Storage boxes are filled and ready to take down to the basement. (btw…love having a basement!) I am enjoying learning about more efficient ways to organize everything. Cards have been looked at several times…and until next year I will hold them close to my heart. The most lovely thing happened this week… a surprise gift from my high … Read the full blog post →

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At A Glance…

Posted on December 31, 2019 by Marcia Ren

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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Glad Tidings🎄

Posted on December 27, 2019 by Marcia Ren

As the year comes to a close, draw near to those you love and treasure the times you share…Marcia Hello, my sweet friends… It’s Christmas Eve as I begin to write this post. Looking back on the week I am beyond grateful for all the blessings and moments I’ve experienced… A few days in Eugene…which included watching the performance of The Nutcracker…Christmas shopping… a lovely dinner with Joe… Playing the piano at my sweet church on Christmas Eve & Christmas Day… An invitation for Christmas brunch… and experiencing the excitement of hosting… our first Holiday Open House in our new … Read the full blog post →

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It’s Beginning To Taste A Lot Like Christmas🎄

Posted on December 20, 2019 by Marcia Ren

“There are two ways of spreading light; to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it” – Edith Wharton Hello, sweet friend… CANDY CANE COOKIE BARS 🎅🏻 INGREDIENTS 🎅🏻 preheat oven to 350 degrees F. rack in the middle position 1 cup butter 1 cup granulated sugar 1 egg ( just beat it with a fork in a glass)🎅🏻 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract 1/2 teaspoon salt 2/3 cups finely chopped miniature candy canes (measure after crushing) 6 drops red food coloring 2 cups flour (not sifted~(pack it down when you measure it) one cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (that’s a … Read the full blog post →

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A Day in The Life…

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Marcia Ren

“Great people do things before they are ready. They do things before they know they can” -Amy Poehler Hello, sweet friend… How are things going? Sometimes I marvel how quickly a day passes… do you? I look back on the week… discovering that many of my daily activities… are geared toward living more creatively… attempts at nurturing a vibrant… and productive life. One thing that makes Autumn special is the ever present changes occurring… making it the perfect moment in time… Enjoy your weekend…

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