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A Cuppa Moments w/Shannon, December 2025

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Why Not . . . Embrace More Analog Living in Your Daily Life? 28 Ideas to Try

“[The] love of the analog does not replace digital. Rather, they complement each other. It is not about choosing one or the other but rather using both intentionally. The analog renaissance is less about a longing for the past but more about redefining the present. In the blur of a digital life, slowing down to […]

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This & That: November 28, 2025 (+Black Friday Sales’ list)

Two new holiday films, books for lovers of history and romance, books about relationships and confidence as well as a gardening book that green-thumbs on your list will love. And there are still more subjects to explore in the titles shared this week. Also, a new podcast from a British voice you will no doubt […]

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10 Things That Made Me Smile This Month, So Far . . . (November)

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The Gratitude Effect: A Simple Shift for Profound Change

“Gratitude is more than just an emotion; it’s a state of being that acknowledges receipt.” —Matt Cooke, author of Beyond Wanting Noticing the still and calm that invites a deep sleep. Observing how the customer before us in line cleared the self-checkout counter and placed the shopping basket in the stack. Recognizing the ability to […]

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9 November Ponderings . . .

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This & That: November 21, 2025

The great films keep on coming, and yet again in an array of genres – from French to mystery to dramedy and based on a true story – so much to choose from, you’ll definitely find one that speaks to what you’re needing or looking for this time of year. Also, books – books about […]

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414: The Art of Trusting Yourself (And Why It’s the Key to a Joyful Life Journey)

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Tomato Fondue (aka Spaghetti Sauce), adapted from Raymond Blanc’s Kitchen Garden Cookbook

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How Living Simply Luxuriously Invites Your Dreams to Come True

“Most people believe they need to have something first, like money or success, before they can do certain things and be who they want to be. The Be-Do-Have model flips that thinking: it teaches that we must first choose who we want to be, which then determines what we do, which ultimately creates what we […]

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