Category Archives: Tennessee

Watch out Naples…

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Melonie

This is a public service announcement…We interrupt the normal broadcast of my blog to report this announcement ….ha… I apologize for my subscribers who look for travel tips and memories in my blog but I do feel like it is … Continue reading →

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“I wanna wash my hair with snow…”

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Melonie

“Come on weather man, give us a forecast snowy white…can you hear the prayers of every child-like heart tonight?”-the words from my favorite Amy Grant song always ring clear on Christmas. We also love to go around singing “Snow” from … Continue reading →

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Labor Day in USA…

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Melonie

  Today is Labor Day in the States… Founded by the Labor Union in New York in 1882. Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day…

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Melonie

Today is Mother’s Day in the States. A time to reflect and say Thank You for the tireless job of being a Mom! I always get a yummy breakfast in bed, homemade cards and various other gifts. Yesterday I was … Continue reading →

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OMG! I bought a flat in Tuscany…

Posted on February 15, 2010 by Melonie

How did this madness begin? simple…a quick trip to Rome in 2007 with my husband( paid for by my incredible company for having a great year in Real Estate-before the market crash)…4 days and we were hooked, left wanting no … Continue reading →

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