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Life is like a collage. Its individual pieces are arranged to create harmony. Appreciate the artwork of your life.
Amy Leigh Mercree, Author
beckyblack422
Dec 23, 20233 min read
Keeping Memories Alive
I am a memory keeper. I like to reminisce and tell the stories. Christmas-time stirs up a lot of emotions and memories. Some good, some...
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beckyblack422
Aug 6, 20233 min read
I LOVE Libraries!
Dear friends, One of my favorite summer activities is the Summer Reading program. Our kids are grown now, but we always enjoyed earning...
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beckyblack422
Jul 11, 20234 min read
Spilled Milk
Dear friends, I hope my letter finds you enjoying the sunshine of summer! Our schedules have been busy with work, camp, gardening, car...
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beckyblack422
Jun 29, 20233 min read
My How Time Flies
Greetings friends, It has been a long while since I wrote to you. I have been hiking through the mountains and valleys of life. Boy,...
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beckyblack422
Dec 23, 20223 min read
Merry Christmas everyone!
When last we talked, I had fallen and injured my ankle. Thank you to everyone who reached out and checked on me. It has been an...
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beckyblack422
Nov 24, 20223 min read
A Not-So-Traditional Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving friends and family! I come to you today from a recliner, with my left ankle propped up and cough drops on my right....
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beckyblack422
Nov 15, 20224 min read
Funerals and reunions
The three weekends prior to our trip to Hawaii were jam packed. Lists were made, plans were adjusted, chaos ensued. Some people question...
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beckyblack422
Nov 9, 20223 min read
Home Sweet Home
Easing back into home life after being away can be rough. Whether it is a vacation or working on the road, there is always a period of...
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beckyblack422
Oct 29, 20224 min read
Look out, here we come!
Hey blog followers, hope you’re still with us… It is time for the long trip home. We are sad to leave these beautiful islands but ever-so...
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beckyblack422
Oct 27, 20222 min read
Lu’au Kalamaku
Dear family and friends, Our last night on Kauai we went to a big luau. We expected food, dancing and flowers – we got that and an...
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beckyblack422
Oct 27, 20222 min read
One final road trip
Hey! We’re still here… The island of Kauai hosted our final road trip of this epic adventure. On Monday we rented a car for the day using...
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beckyblack422
Oct 26, 20223 min read
Swimmin’ with the fishies
E Komo Mai, That means ‘welcome’ in Hawaiian. We continue to learn more sayings and culture as we go from island to island. Trevor uses...
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beckyblack422
Oct 24, 20223 min read
Leaving the Big Island…and we saw CHUCK NORRIS!
Greetings, hello, Hi…. yes, it’s true, but we’ll get to that! We used the rainy day on Friday to get everything packed up for our journey...
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beckyblack422
Oct 24, 20223 min read
A dive under the sea
Hello everyone, We hope this letter finds you a little warmer there in Missouri. The temps here pretty much stay the same 85/75 with an...
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beckyblack422
Oct 22, 20223 min read
Hilo and nighttime lava hikes
Dear family and friends, We had been told by several people that Wednesdays at the Hilo farmer’s market was the place to be, so we...
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beckyblack422
Oct 21, 20223 min read
Big Island, part 2
Dear family and friends, Let’s pick up where we left off. We were leaving the Lava Tube headed for the black sand beach known for having...
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beckyblack422
Oct 20, 20222 min read
The Big Island
We got to the Big Island (Hawaii) on Sunday afternoon. The airports here are open-air in several places, and are not air conditioned. Not...
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beckyblack422
Oct 16, 20222 min read
We’re getting the hang of this…
Good evening Missouri, The days are starting to melt together, the time change is working its self out, we are accustomed to eating food...
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beckyblack422
Oct 16, 20222 min read
Historic Honolulu
Hello! Friday we spent the day in downtown Honolulu. We visited the Hawaii State Art Museum which featured their Triennial show telling...
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beckyblack422
Oct 15, 20222 min read
Sunrise, Sunset
On Thursday we got up early and drove to Laie Point to see the sunrise. The walk was short, the rocks were jagged, the view was...
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