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  Fall is in the air... Fall is certainly in the air and I am determined to soak up every little bit. Fading green leaves turn into golden yellow, fiery red and orange leaves. The colors set the sky aglow. The smell of campfires and bonfires fill the cool autumn air. Pumpkins can be found at every super market, farmers market and everything in-between. Smells of apple pumpkin fills the air of every suburban home. Leaves litter the ground and sidewalks and crunch under your feet. The earth tones are very vibrant right now. I love it! This morning I ventured into Hudson for the Hudson Farmer’s Market where I picked up fresh farm grown produce for my meals this week. I got there early and it was practically crowded streets, luckily I found a spot to park on Main Street. Of course my first stop was to get coffee at the local coffee shop, The Open Door Coffee Company, located right on Main Street overlooking the bustling about of early morning shoppers. CafĂ© au lait and cheese and her...

My Garden

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I have always enjoyed gardens and nature. They bring life and beauty to this world. I enjoy having plants in my home for these reasons. Also because they bring purpose. It takes a lot to tend a garden. Plants are alive and it takes attention to detail to care for them. They need water and sunlight and overall care. But I don't have to tell you that.... I have never lived in a place, outside of my parents house, that has allowed me to have an outdoor garden. But I have always wanted a garden. I have had indoor plants at the various places I lived but they for one reason or another never survived for very long. It could have been due to a lack of many things. This year, however, I live in a beautiful apartment on the top floor with wonderful big windows that provide plenty of sunshine and lots of air flow. I decided that this year I am going to have an indoor garden. I have a perfect place for it and it brings me joy to take care of plants. Mother's Day weekend my mom and I w...