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Category: porches + perspective

these are the lenses with which we view our day-to-day that leave us feeling grateful in a life well-spent

December 3, 2022December 6, 2022mary catherine

MERRY BEAGLE

every ounce of curious, friendly + merry as we imagined he would be. that personality coupled with his loyal companionship continues to thrill us as he shadows us around faithfully, is always up for an adventure or making a new furry friend + lives for a task to do or job to assist us with.

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November 3, 2022November 2, 2022mary catherine

TAILGATES ARE PORCHES TOO

when our girls started playing soccer, it was initially every bit the overload we expected from the youth sport. fields teeming with kids, families, dogs, strollers, coaches + referees. year two, covid was still having its effect on the day to day + our two girls either had practice simultaneously or an occasional same match […]

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August 15, 2022August 15, 2022mary catherine

PORCHVIEWS | FRIENDS ARE THE FLOWERS

there will always be more flowers, when we are willing to do the good work of cultivating.

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May 27, 2022mary catherine

HELLO AGAIN!

when we first started sharing posts here on the porch, the hope was to make it so all who would venture to this spot feel as though they were visiting right here with us! it’s been five years already + we’re looking forward to catching up with all of you

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October 17, 2021October 17, 2021mary catherine

PORCHES + PERSPECTIVE | TRAVELING TO “SEA”

the ocean still roars there—ah, yes + mightily so.
i hope to one day return even if just to exchange another passing “hello”.

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October 14, 2021October 14, 2021mary catherine

PORCHVIEWS | LOOKING UP

–look at that view! from seven stories up + however many blocks away, it was breathtaking.

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September 30, 2021September 30, 2021mary catherine

PORCHES + PERSPECTIVE | WHERE THE WARMTH IS

where is the last place you felt warm? not only physical warmth, but even more, that general sense of wellbeing + ease. close your eyes for a moment to recall the place + particulars that last made you feel aglow with a sense of being cozy, comfortable, cared for, known + safe.

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August 19, 2021August 18, 2021mary catherine

PORCHVIEWS | THE MOUNTAINS ARE CALLING

there is some magic in revisiting certain places as well, for even if they have changed over time, it can be as therapeutic as visiting an old friend.

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July 15, 2021October 2, 2021mary catherine

PORCHVIEWS | BESIDE THE RIVER

you don’t have to have a traditional porch at your dwelling to enjoy a peaceful porch view; it can often be found in nature.

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