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Memories of Springtime and Mother’s Days Past

May 12, 2023 Joann Claypoole Home, Inspiration

Winter had worn out her welcome. Memories of springtime and Mother’s Days past recently invaded my dreams. Thoughts of how each season compares to sacred snapshots of unforgettable days of our lives swirled in my

Ghosts of Golden Autumns Past

November 8, 2019 Joann Claypoole Culture, Home, Inspiration

Autumn 2008 ~ Western North Carolina. A whispering wind shook the trees as if to announce her arrival. Amber, orange, and crimson leaves glided down and carpeted the ground. Autumn had arrived in all her