Author: Spark of Inspiration
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Flowers – The beauty within.

Lately, while walking, the Spring flowers were in “sleeping” mode, ie closed. Then yesterday, they were wide open saying, “LOOK at ME,” and I did! Each one was so unique. A surprise, a cute bunny hopped by. The only sad thing about Spring flowers is that they don’t last long, 2-3 weeks, so we have…
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Rain Art — What do you see?

Sometimes when we go walking, we are rewarded with something like this. I call it “Rain Art,” because it’s an image left by the rain. This was so amazing. Here is what I saw, a young man. If you’ve been feeling tired (like me), get out there, push yourself. That’s what I did. The days…
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Walking, a new friend!

A few days ago, I went to church. I was having a “low” day, not sure why. After lighting a candle, I took a walk. I was thinking about various things. When I rounded the street corner, a squirrel was right at my feet, looking up at me. You see the first photo. He wasn’t…
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Chicago – Harry Potter Shop, GRAND OPENING 4/10/25!

Here’s a fun and cheerful Grand Opening idea. The Harry Potter Shop is opening its second U.S. location in Chicago, right on Michigan Ave. If you are in Chicago, stop by Thursday, April 10, 2025, 10:00 am. They were floating Bertie Bott’s Every-Flavour Beans in the Chicago River. Great idea, not something we will forget!…
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DIY – Creative Pencil Holder

Remember the old days when our grandmothers would use the cookie tin for their sewing needles and thread? I was reminded of that cookie tin recently. I finished my Yorkshire tea. What a lovely tin. I can’t just toss it away. THEN, I thought, I can use it for all these loose pens/markers I have.…
