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Danielle Gasparro

Posted on April 28, 2013 by

Imagine a singer  with  the voice of Joni Mitchel or Carol King,  a writer who enjoys  deep conversation  and prose like Ralph Waldo Emerson, and has a  love for adventure like a sailor on the 7 seas…. Got it? Now … Continue reading →

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little more about meme

Posted on April 20, 2013 by

Growing up, we used to hunt the timber just west of my parents.  On one of the slopes, water would bubble  out of the ground near the base. It was the beginning point of a small creek.  The writing impulse … Continue reading →

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stepping off the hampster wheel

Posted on April 14, 2013 by

      This morning as I was laying in bed  sipping on my coffee, feeling the spring breeze blow through the window, listening to a morning dove,  I found myself again savoring what I call the “margin” in my life.  Margin:    … Continue reading →

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10 reasons you need to plant an orchard

Posted on April 8, 2013 by

Hanging scale in our sales area 1.  Photo opportunities.   Our apple orchard constantly changes with the seasons.   There is always something catching my eye and bringing me joy. Royal Court apple tree in bloom this Spring 2.  It provides the … Continue reading →

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Highlights from our “German Building Dedication”

Posted on March 29, 2013 by

I was introduced to Anne Maren-Hogan’s book of poetry this past November by her nephew Chris. I would be the first to admit I am not a big reader of poetry….which makes what happened to me all the more powerful. … Continue reading →

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Adrenal Exhaustion and stress

Posted on March 24, 2013 by

“A calm and undisturbed mind and heart are health and life to the body, but envy, Jealousy and wrath (anger) are rottenness in the bones.” Eastern proverb ______________________________________________________ I hit the wall emotionally back in 1987. I felt like I … Continue reading →

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Thin Places Revisited

Posted on March 19, 2013 by

“Doug, I was wondering if you had any more apples that needed picking….I really enjoyed doing that last weekend, it was so relaxing.”    Message on the answering machine from our friend Marilyn      Later when Marilyn did stop out, … Continue reading →

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The Inn Keepers Diary

Posted on March 2, 2013 by

Our Guest Book _____________________________________ .  We opened our Bed and Breakfast in 2006.   Having stayed in a handful of other  B and B’s I know they come in all shapes and sizes.  Ours would be on the casual, informal end … Continue reading →

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Behind the scene at our Orchard

Posted on February 19, 2013 by

      “Since you came and pruned that apple tree in our back yard, it has really produced!  We were wondering if you could stop by and do it again….it’s starting to lean and I’d like you to maybe take one … Continue reading →

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The Music of Portland

Posted on February 16, 2013 by

In 2008 Katie Sawicki, and Emily Stanbach stayed with us for 2 nights. They were in the middle of a cross country tour and needed a break.  I can still remember Emily falling in love with Winston the Pig. Here’s … Continue reading →

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