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Month of Gratitude 2020 on Home Again

Home Again

Posted on November 22, 2020November 26, 2020 by Karri Brackett

It’s always good to be home after being gone a few days and I was happy to get hone to the girls and the pets. I was grateful for a nice nap and to get caught up on the Great British Baking Show! Karri Temple BrackettNovember 22, 2020

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Month of Gratitude 2020 on Weekend Away

Weekend Away

Posted on November 21, 2020November 26, 2020 by Karri Brackett

Month of GratitudeDays 20 and 21 This weekend I am grateful for a weekend away at our usual spot. Trever and I are just hanging out, eating, watching movies, and relaxing for a couple of days. It is nice to have a little bit of time to unwind and be free from responsibility! Karri Temple

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Month of Gratitude 2020 on A Job with Purpose

A Job with Purpose

Posted on November 19, 2020November 21, 2020 by Karri Brackett

Month of GratitudeDay 19 I am very grateful to have a job with purpose. When people hear that you work for a law firm, all manner of things come to mind. But the work we do helps people, whether it is helping people plan for their future with estate planning or deal with their present

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Month of Gratitude 2020 on Small Businesses

Small Businesses

Posted on November 18, 2020November 21, 2020 by Karri Brackett

Month of GratitudeDay 18 Today I am thankful for those who run small businesses and who are taking COVID seriously. Two very different places come to mine. One is a place we visited today – Greenbrier Animal Hospital. They have had their lobby closed from the beginning, always wear masks and make it easy and

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Month of Gratitude 2020 on Ice Cream Runs

Ice Cream Runs

Posted on November 17, 2020November 21, 2020 by Karri Brackett

Month of GratitudeDay 17 I am grateful for late night ice cream runs with the family. For years it was Sonic if we didn’t want to drive into Conway but now we have a DQ as well! Even if my advice isn’t heeded to order the mini and not the small….the girls never ever finish

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Month of Gratitude 2020 on Little Memories

Little Memories

Posted on November 16, 2020November 21, 2020 by Karri Brackett

Month of Gratitude Day 16 I am grateful today for memories, especially of my dad. And not just the big memories, the little things. Like when I went to the hospital wearing these earrings and he told me they looked like fishing lures! It’s the little memories that make you smile, even when you feel

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Month of Gratitude 2020 on Pickup Orders

Pickup Orders

Posted on November 15, 2020November 21, 2020 by Karri Brackett

Month of Gratitude Day 15 I’m the type of person who spends much time planning in my head, making lists, and thinking of what comes next. So when the pandemic hit and stores starting offering curbisde and pickup services, it was a perfect fit for me. I am very grateful that I don’t have to

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Food on Clam Chowder

Clam Chowder

Posted on November 15, 2020 by Karri Brackett

I don’t know why in 47 years I have never made a clam chowder especially one as easy as this! We had a “New England” themed movie night and this was one of my contributions. Super easy and delicious!

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Month of Gratitude 2020 on Early Mornings

Early Mornings

Posted on November 14, 2020November 21, 2020 by Karri Brackett

Month of Gratitude Day 14 I quite enjoy my early morning times on the weekends before the household stirs. Whether it is sitting on my corner of the couch or outside during nice weather, I use this time to read, write, and just enjoy the solitude. I am grateful for these quiet morning times. Karri

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Food on Mississippi Roast

Mississippi Roast

Posted on November 14, 2020 by Karri Brackett

This is a twist on the traditional pot roast which I am used to preparing in a crockpot with onion, carrots, and potatoes. Seasoned with au jus and ranch dressing packets and pepperoncinis, it has a really nice flavor and can be either a traditional meal with sides, such as mashed potatoes and broccoli or

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