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Favorite simple pleasures from my weekend–

Baking birthday cake for a family party.

Hanging cut herbs in the kitchen window.

Brand new rocking chairs for a brand new porch.

Air warm enough to open windows in November.

A kiss.

Favorite simple pleasures from your weekend?

(Winner of Loreth Anne White’s Seducing the Mercenary, comment #20, Joye! Email me!)

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