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Thank you, Marco Trattoria, for the dog water dish…

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… great dinner music at Phoenix…

I’m learning this week why music lovers love The Phoenix in town… great addition to the music landscape in Brevard… plus, I got a freshly cut cd – fresh out of the studio – from a sweet friend of music you will all be hearing and loving very soon.. xo

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Mountain Song Weekend squirrel rescue story…

So, my friend Melinda Hendershott and her husband were on their way to Mountain Song Festival when they happened upon this baby squirrel lying motionless at the bottom of a tall pine.  They took her home (never made it to Mountain Song) and started making inquiries as to where to find a wildlife rehabilitator.  Enter Jennifer Burgin (amazing licensed wildlife rehabilitator who specializes in squirrels) who then took the baby squirrel under her care and starting nursing her back to health.
squirrel1I spoke with Jennifer and she says the baby squirrel is doing well, and is expected to survive.  She’ll likely make a full recovery and will be back in the wild before too long!
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Remembering 15 years ago… 9/11

Fifteen years ago this morning I was prepping for a 9am conference call with Irving Azoff and another executive (whose estranged wife and mother-in-law were on that first plane that flew into the World Trade Center). I learned from that man who lost his wife, don’t let silly things get in the way of those you truly love. Tell them you love them. “And these three things remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest is love.” 1 Corinthians 13:13

Brevard's 9/11 memorial exhibit

Brevard’s 9/11 memorial exhibit

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… beautiful patterns in the sky/trees while taking a walk with Mac… xo

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… at Healthy Harvest Natural Foods chatting with Stella…

… and getting some more tumeric (it’s important to learn about tumeric and take this supplement!)…
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Everyone in town is abuzz that Steve Martin loves Harris Hardware!

He apparently also loves The Phoenix.  Matt ran in to him there yesterday, and everyone says he goes there all the time.  :-)  
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… at Brevard Animal Hospital getting Mac’s 2nd puppy shot

… uh no, Mac definitely doesn’t need his “own website” thanks…!  ;-)
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Excited about Mountain Song Festival this weekend!

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Uh, yes it’s a VERY important game… go Panthers! :-)

Dugans is ready for the game!
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… fun work lunch today in Lake Toxaway

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… he’s a mountain dog through-and-through, and I sure love my little Mac!

… he’s keeping me active and running and constantly outside… love my little Mac!  He sure is taking after his handsome and talented daddy, Zinfndel’s Spanish Oak… too bad we don’t hunt.
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… fantastic class tonight at Elements Spa!

… with two eclipses, two new moons, and an equinox, September is going to be a powerful month… but powerful in a good way! Learned about the coming changes and also how to align yourself before meditation (and how to clear your root and sacral centers)… amazing!
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… fun afternoon of champagne and books with my sweet friend, Sarah, at the Battery Park Book Exchange!

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… pics from today’s Brevard Bites Food Tour today!

I tagged along today to take notes to fill in for Matt when/if he can’t guide a tour anytime… ;-)

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“Good morning!” and happy Saturday from baby Mac… ;-)

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…. at Pure Pets signing up Mac for puppy class & getting treats!

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…. beautiful fresh flowers from Ingles (thanks, Mom!)

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… strawberry margarita at Quixote!

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Meet our cute new family member…

…who we are already head-over-heels in love with already… baby Mac!!  (registered name: Spanish Oak’s Mac the Knife… a nod to Bobby Darin’s “Mack the Knife”)…xoxo
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… little trip to downtown Asheville!

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IMG_3031…and the River Arts District to watch glass-blowing! I love how they display the pieces in this gallery…

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…the bear (and other animals) at Charlie’s Tires on Caldwell Street…

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… fun afternoon on Q102 today! ;-)

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…big love coming from Asheville foodies for Brevard Bites Food Tours… thank y’all! (as Matt would say)

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… beautiful rainbow today!

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… fireside at Grovepark Inn…

IMG_2895….one of the best things about Brevard… it’s only a short drive to my favorite place, Grovepark Inn :-)

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… off to church with a sweet friend…

Sunday = my favorite day… cooking and a day to unwind… xo

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Brevard Bites Food Tours wraps up its first week!

Thank you to our wonderful guests this week, including visitors from Atlanta & Pittsburgh, a reporter, and locals, too. And. congrats to Matt on launching his first company! He successfully toured twenty-five people around downtown Brevard, showcasing our amazing restaurants and chefs. It was an exhilarating, exhausting, busy and fun week! Go to BrevardBitesFoodTours.com for tickets and more info. ;-)

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… our sitting area around the French wine table at the garage sale this morning…

IMG_2886…  I had no idea garage sales are such a big “thing” here in Brevard… I was surprised by number of people I knew who stopped by today at the garage sale!

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… a car ride at BMC is never just a car ride… you gotta sing!

… Friday car ride with Dean Anthony, Matthew Queen, Cally Jamis Vennare and Lisa Patty Abbey at BMC…jamming to Justin Timberlake (or at least trying to)…
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morning meditation candle… happy peaceful girl ;-)

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Throw-back Thursday pic… Louie!

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Top 12 Tips for Preparing Your Home to Sell

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…spending the afternoon in beautiful Lake Toxaway… ;-)

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I will be wearing my Brasilian flip flops shortly while I watch the opening ceremonies of the Brazil Olympics…

IMG_2760… in Rio de Janeiro, the city where I grew up and called home…proud of you, Brasil! Have a great Games, Brazil! ;-)

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…my view sitting in the control chair at today’s radio show…

IMG_2755Seals & Croft and Rolling Stones… oh, yeah!

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…working on logo for my revamped web site… not liking any of them so far :-(

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so proud of my guy for launching Brevard Bites Food Tours…the first tours are sold out!

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Our private class at Bear Arms shooting range today (with Marlaine)

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“Brevard Bites Food Tours” t-shirts are now available for sale!

…. and they’re super silky soft (thank you, Highline Ink!)… order yours today (men’s and women’s are available) at www.BrevardBitesFoodTours.com… ;-)

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… beautiful flowers from our radio show guest this week… so sweet!

imageThank you, Debra Kidwell! (go see her at Art Works @ 27 S. Broad Street… wonderful working art studio and gallery!

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Hello, interesting bug on our front porch… ;-)

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Big love and thank you to TTimes today for amazing feature on launch of “Brevard Bites Food Tours!”

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I love my College Walk tote… keeping me organized this week!

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One of Marlaine’s backyard white squirrels… ;-)

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Ron Gurtner taught us something new about Dugans Pub!

IMG_2597Dugans Pub has the most extensive, comprehensive list of single malt scotches of anywhere around here… better than Lake Toxaway Country Club, Burlingame Country Club, and all restaurants in the area… I didn’t know that… too bad I’m not drinking scotch this evening… ;-)

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Puppy photo!

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… at Highline Ink selecting grey t-shirts for Brevard Bites Food Tours!


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My friends are amazing… they keep their own bees & harvest their own honey!

IMG_2588   Thanks, Ty & Kady!

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“Brevard Bites Food Tours” photo-shoot today at Wine Down… ;-)

…. fun afternoon!… thanks to all (especially Patti & Patty… and Alison Lang and Chuck Pisa for photography!)

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