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- 23 thorns Humorous, educational, lush photography from the bush in South Africa. Awesome. One of my top 10 favorites.
- Canadian Hiking Photography wonderful photos and up close and personal descriptions of amazing mountain hiking. Next best thing to being there! At my age, probably better. Another of my top 10.
- Dark Matter Some times we need something to make us uncomfortable, challenged, provoked in order to grow. Here it is. One of my top 10
- http://www.tracylucas.net Writer, Editor, Workshop Leader, wife, and mom. Tracy Lucas, poet, my friend and mentor who touches my heart, challenges my mind, gives me courage to persevere. In my top 10.
- Make Believe Boutique Interesting, challenging, helpful, and uplifting In my top 10 favorites.
- Notes from the Blue Grass Ecclectic Spirituality and Holistic Health. One of my top 10 for insights and ideas.
- poetry, photos, and musings, oh my Thought provoking insights from philosophers, thinkers, gurus, writers, ( and her own fascinating poetry)……oh my! One of my 10 favorites.
- Raising 5 Kids with Disabilities and Remaining Sane Incredible: Humorous, heart breaking, educational, inspiring. Probably the number 1 of my top 10.
- Unshakable Hope Man of awesome faith paralyzed with ALS. Honest, inspiring, and even humorous. One of my top 10 favorite blogs.
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