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India Blake
Feb 7, 20232 min read
Sedona: Stunning Scenery & Serenity
It may sound peculiar to call a popular tourist destination one of America’s best-kept secrets, but that is the impression Sedona has...
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India Blake
Jan 5, 20233 min read
Watching The World Flicker Through Glass
Rapidly changing weather towed by a turbulent Autumn has now settled into steady, laconic coldness, which leaves me with Winter whiplash....
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India Blake
Dec 1, 20222 min read
Happiness Is Here, And Her Name Is Lucy
One of the best joys in life is in finding companionship, and pets are a most special kind of companion. This year, we found a new...
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India Blake
Nov 4, 20222 min read
Home & Family Feeds The Soul
No matter how far we may travel throughout the year, every one of us has a home of which we are in constant orbit until we return to the...
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India Blake
Oct 6, 20223 min read
Conclave of Color: Autumn in the Northeast
The deep lushness of Sourland Mountain vegetation seeps into my nose, evicting light ocean air and cedarwood that had taken residence all...
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India Blake
Sep 1, 20223 min read
Prince Edward Island: "Garden of The Gulf"
It is the summer of 2017, and Nantucket, my dear childhood refuge, is saturated in the high, hot summer season; its quaint cobblestone...
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India Blake
Aug 4, 20224 min read
A Post-Hurricane Caribbean Cruise
Visiting the Caribbean islands can be a dreamy escape that is not too far if you call the East Coast home. Unfortunately, these warm...
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India Blake
Jul 8, 20224 min read
Snapshots of Europe
How do you immerse yourself in different countries for a vacation? For about a week now since I’ve been throwing darts at a map to decide...
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India Blake
Jun 2, 20224 min read
Montana: Big Sky Country
Summer vacation is almost here! For those kindred spirits who are looking forward to sunshine and outdoor adventures, I wanted to share...
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India Blake
May 5, 20223 min read
Everglades National Park: An Avian Oasis
In March of this year, I set aside my busy schedule, packed my cameras, and embarked on a familiar adventure to Everglades National Park....
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India Blake
Apr 7, 20223 min read
Art In Motion
“…it’s easy sometimes to forget the simple things that give us pleasure. If we open our eyes, life is marvelous. “ -Seward Johnson During...
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India Blake
Mar 3, 20223 min read
For Theatre Enthusiasts: Before The Curtain Goes Up
I recently returned to the theatre for the first time since the lights went down on Broadway due to the pandemic. We went to see Tina:...
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India Blake
Feb 3, 20223 min read
Savannah: The Hostess City of the South
Road trips are one of my favorite ways to travel. Driving to destinations takes longer to reach than hopping on a flight, but I love to...
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India Blake
Jan 6, 20224 min read
Top 3 Destinations to Escape the Cold this Winter
Happy New Year! As 2022 begins, I am reminded of the lesson that we have all collectively learned over the last few years that is to...
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India Blake
Dec 8, 20213 min read
Are You Having Fun?
I once heard a story from someone I know about a man who met the Dalai Lama. The man was a Thai masseur who was visiting Nepal. While he...
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India Blake
Dec 2, 20211 min read
Intimate Celebration
You and I shining a light on the otherwise ordinary dark. A whispering wet, outside the cozy quarters, on Quail Lane. Our conversation...
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India Blake
Nov 5, 20215 min read
Making Memories Through Arts & Crafts : Top 3 Family-Friendly Projects
With the arrival of November comes chilly weather, falling leaves, and preparing for the upcoming holidays. One of my favorite aspects of...
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India Blake
Oct 14, 20214 min read
Every dog deserves a happily ever after: How you can get involved with your local animal shelter
Each year, October is the month when we turn our hearts toward the hopeful dogs waiting to find forever homes. In honor of national...
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India Blake
Sep 9, 20217 min read
Why Do We Need Pets? Pets Make A House A Home
On September 7th, I proudly released my first illustrated children’s book titled, Gypsy to the Rescue. I wrote in my last blog post that...
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India Blake
Aug 6, 20214 min read
3 Book Recommendations for End of Summer Reading
As the dog days of August emerge, one of my favorite activities is to head outside, find some shade, and pick up a good book to dive into...
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