HeyJaredPatio Chronicles
Patio Chronicles is a cozy corner of mindful moments, midlife musings, and a side of sass - shared straight from my favorite seat on the patio.
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Harvest Season Is Almost Here (opens the original)
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Can you feel it?The mornings are getting a little cooler, the days are getting shorter, and the first hints of fall are starting to sneak in. Harvest season is almost here. Now, don’t get me wrong, I love my summer patio mornings, bare feet, sunshine on my face and fresh herbs and veggies from the garden. But there’s something special about this time of year when summer begins handing things over to fall. The farm stands are overflowing; apples and pumpkins start appearing everywhere, and sudden
Apparently, I’m a Cruiser Now (opens the original)
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It’s been a busy summer, but I’m back on the patio, just in time to catch you up on one of my favorite adventures from the season.And if you’ve been wondering where I’ve been, well apparently, I’ve found myself a new favorite pastime. Cruising. Now, I’ll admit, I really didn’t think I was going to like cruising. My sister, Patti, has been trying to get me to go on a cruise with her for years. My excuse was always the small cabins, being on ship with all those people, and my biggest concern has a
Sunshine on a Plate: When Dinner Tastes Like Summer (opens the original)
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“This tastes just like summer.”Not because it was fancy. Not because it came from a five-star restaurant. But because every bite tasted like sunshine, fresh air, and all the good things this season has to offer.That was dinner at our house last night. My husband wandered out to the garden and came back with a handful of little golden tomatoes and fresh basil. A few minutes later, the kitchen smelled like garlic, onions and olive oil, which if you ask me, is one of the best scents in the world. <
The History We Never Expected to Find (opens the original)
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On our recent trip to Maine, we expected lobster boats, rocky coastlines, charming lighthouses, and plenty of time to simply slow down. What we didn’t expect was to stumble upon a piece of world history sitting quietly in Portland.There it was a section of the Berlin Wall. No signs leading us there. We honestly had no idea it even existed until we happened upon it during our walk. We stood there for a while just taking it in.For many people, it’s simply a concrete wall covered in writing. But fo
My Favorite Firecracker and 250 Years of Freedom (opens the original)
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It’s not just another day of cookouts, sparklers, and watching the sky light up after sunset. This year, America celebrates its 250th birthday, two and a half centuries of resilience, sacrifice, hope and the ongoing pursuit of freedom.For me, it also marks another very special celebration.The 4th of July is my mom’s 84 birthday.I’ve always loved that she shares her birthday with our country, and if you know my mom, you’ll understand why I like to call her my favorite firecracker. She’s full of s
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