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Are We Truly Free?

Posted on January 22, 2014 by This Woman Writes

We were enjoying a crackling, merry driftwood fire on the beach when a woman, with a purposeful mien and a set to her jaw, strode up and announced, “I’m sure that you don’t mean to break the law, but it’s … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Easy Chai Tea

Posted on January 21, 2014 by This Woman Writes

Chai Tea is not an unfathomable concoction that requires some mystery mix out of a can to create. Basically, it’s tea with spices in it, and as I pointed out in my article, The Simple Life: Use What You Have, you … Continue reading →

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Recipe: 5-Ingredient Pumpkin Soup

Posted on January 14, 2014 by This Woman Writes

“Oh yuck. I hate pumpkin.” Did you really just say that? My friend, my friend — pumpkin is your buddy. The canned stuff is cheap, and the ingredients list is short. Here, I’ll read you the list off of a … Continue reading →

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The World Traveler

Posted on January 14, 2014 by This Woman Writes

From Start Your Week with Steve, the free weekly e-mail newsletter of Steve Henderson Fine Art. The story behind the painting, The World Traveler: If you think it odd that Steve creates Santa paintings in January, it’s really not. It’s actually oddly … Continue reading →

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The Simple Life: Eating Together

Posted on January 10, 2014 by This Woman Writes

One of the things you learn, when you set out to live the simple life, is this: It’s really simpler than you think. You don’t need to join an Encouragement Group, or fill out a series of charts, or buy … Continue reading →

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Homeschool Super Moms

Posted on January 9, 2014 by This Woman Writes

One week after the birth of our first child found us camping with the Creature Who Needs No Sleep. Driven from our hot, stuffy apartment (no air conditioning) we relished the cool, mountain air, not to mention the lack of … Continue reading →

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Stop Attacking Yourself

Posted on January 8, 2014 by This Woman Writes

Today’s article comes with a visual, two actually, as an encouragement to you to stop being so hard on yourself. We need to be reminded of this on a frequent basis, not only because so many people are prepared to … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Easy Roasted Vegetables

Posted on January 7, 2014 by This Woman Writes

As a writer who also runs the Norwegian Artist’s fine art gallery, I don’t have a lot of time to cook. Despite spending most of the day 15 feet from the kitchen, I generally arrive there around 5, in a state … Continue reading →

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The Christmas List

Posted on December 23, 2013 by This Woman Writes

From Start Your Week with Steve, the weekly e-mail newsletter of Steve Henderson Fine Art. This is the story behind the painting, The Christmas List: Warm reds glow in the inside, set against the cool blues of a North Pole night. The push … Continue reading →

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The Simple Life: Eating out by Eating in

Posted on December 20, 2013 by This Woman Writes

This last week, the Norwegian Artist and I celebrated 31 years of marriage with a special dinner for four. What should have cost $170 ran a little under $25. Do I have access to a coupon code that you don’t? … Continue reading →