Inspired.

Posted on August 11, 2008 by Susan

I took a week off from RL and escaped to one of my favorite places. The house that I stayed in inspired me beyond words – to the point where I left with more clarity than ever on how I want to live my life.

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Brief escape to Shenandoah National Park

Posted on June 18, 2008 by Susan

This past Sunday, my daughter and I escaped to one of the most beautiful places on earth. We talked, walked, picnic’d on million-year-old rocks, sang songs, and layed in the grass under the cool sky.

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1804 Inn and Barboursville Vineyard

Posted on May 21, 2008 by Susan

My best friend and I recently spent the night at the 1804 Inn at Barboursville Vineyards. Located about 20 minutes north of Charlottesville, the inn and its surroundings are steeped in history – and beauty. Needless to say, it was VERY difficult to leave.

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favorite things: part one

Posted on February 19, 2008 by Susan

*This post inspired by my long-lost younger sister

spending time with my daughter in the woods searching for evidence of fairies and other magical beings

hiking in the woods and listening to how it sounds

thunderstorms, and the sound of rain

the smell of morning

Target

cooking during a snowstorm, listening to coltrane with the fireplace going and I am slowly [...]

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