Category Archives: A Fragrant Aroma

A Fragrant Aroma – Face to Face

Did you ever have a pen pal when you were little?  They were usually assigned to you through some sort of organization like Girl Scouts or through the church.  The idea was to write to this person in order to … Continue reading

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A Fragrant Aroma – Not Again!

Tonight (Thursday), I was working on this post when I noticed through the corner of my eye, movement in my eucalyptus stems.  I had placed them a while ago in a glass vase next to my monitor for decoration.  The thing … Continue reading

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A Fragrant Aroma – Greeting Hurricane Irene

Last night we hopped in our car and headed to New Smyrna Beach to pay a quick visit to see Irene.  We were surprised to see how quick she blew in.  Friends who make a habit of barging in unannounced … Continue reading

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A Fragrant Aroma – Final Gift

We attended the funeral of a lifelong friend’s mother on Monday.  It was expected, as she had been declining for weeks.  She was 89 and had lived a full, vibrant life.  Her children and grandchildren shared their thoughts and memories … Continue reading

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A Fragrant Aroma – A Special Gift

I can’t imagine anyone who doesn’t appreciate a special gift.  Even more so when it is given for no particular reason.  I had this happen to me, and I can’t wait to share it with you. First of all, you … Continue reading

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A Fragrant Aroma – Perfect Balance

Today I’m taking you on an excursion.  You’ve just been dropped off at San Diego State University Campus for your first ever WordPress WordCamp.  What’s a WordCamp you ask?  All I know is it’s THE place to go to get … Continue reading

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A Fragrant Aroma – A Good Question

This week we are in San Diego to celebrate Tom’s Dad’s 80th birthday.  It has been years since we have been together with Tom’s extended family.  His sister is here with us from Orlando, and Tom’s aunt and uncle are … Continue reading

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A Fragrant Aroma – Spontaneous Wins

This past Saturday it was time to say goodbye yet again to our daughter, our son-in-law and our two grandchildren.  They had been visiting from Atlanta, (still a very strange concept for me) for over a week, and we had … Continue reading

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A Fragrant Aroma – Sleepless in Orlando

This week Tom was away for two nights on business.  Something I will never get used to.  I don’t like sleeping alone, so to counter his absence I sleep on his side of the bed.  I have found this helps … Continue reading

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A Fragrant Aroma – 33

When you hear this number what comes to mind? The age Jesus was when he completed His earthly mission? The RPM’s of classic vinyl records?  Actually, 33 1/3, but it’s close. A not-so-good pair in the game of poker? What … Continue reading

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A Fragrant Aroma – Capturing Moments

This past week we were on vacation.  It was a much needed time away to renew and reconnect.  We had the typical moments of tension every couple experiences when trying to navigate in an unfamiliar place.  Even with our trusty … Continue reading

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A Fragrant Aroma

Last weekend was the first weekend we’ve had at home together in a long time.  It was long overdue and so enjoyable.  We were like kids on summer vacation from school! Tom cleaned his workbench, washed both cars.  Then, we … Continue reading

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A Fragrant Aroma – Whoops!

Have you ever had one of those moments where you did something stupid and started to tell someone realizing you were only implicating your own stupidity?  Well, this is my moment!  I sat down today (Thursday) to post our Fragrant … Continue reading

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A Fragrant Aroma

Normally our Fragrant Aroma post is about a snapshot of our marriage right now.  But today we will share with you something to watch for NEXT WEEK. Last summer my sister-in-law, Sherry, sent an e-mail out to the girls in … Continue reading

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Fragrant Aroma – Love Is In The Air

Last weekend I had the privilege of being the wedding coordinator for one of my best friend’s daughter’s wedding.  It was a wedding like none other I have ever done.  You see Janelle’s idea of a wedding was one involving … Continue reading

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Fragrant Aroma – Winning

My friends all tease me.  Even my family joins in the fun.  They say they can’t believe it happened AGAIN?!?  This is in response to the following announcement I’ve made often: “I won!” It’s true.  I love to enter contests … Continue reading

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A Fragrant Aroma – Mon Aventure

We have friends who moved to Geneva, Switzerland, for a two year work assignment in 2009. She had never blogged before, but I encouraged her to take a shot at it for the sake of her loneliness and for the … Continue reading

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A Fragrant Aroma: Thank You

This has been a difficult week.  I’ve shared some of it with you. As I was making our bed yesterday I realized I didn’t feel as sad and weighed down.  I thought to myself, Maybe today will be better…when I … Continue reading

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Fragrant Aroma – 4 and 19

This past week we had the opportunity to go to lunch with some friends who have been married a little over a year.  We love to spend time with newlyweds – they have an energy and eagerness to learn about … Continue reading

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A Fragrant Aroma – Honor Where Honor Is Due

  It was Sunday night when the doorbell rang.  The first of our family arriving to celebrate my Mom’s 89th birthday.  We gathered together spur of the moment because my sister was in town. Everyone had full schedules, so we … Continue reading

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