In honor and celebration of today’s date and the number nine, the following is my list of “Top 9 Simple Pleasures I Enjoy.” 9. Biting into a fresh, crisp, ripe slice of apple…preferably one dipped in caramel. 8. Falling into the cool, crisp sheets of a freshly-made bed. 7. Sitting on my patio in the cool of the evening. 6. Harvesting veggies from my very own backyard garden. 5. Reading a really great book- you know, the kind of story that you never want to end! 4. Drinking the perfect cup of coffee. 3. Snuggling with my dog Baxter while
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