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Marsha

Hi, I'm Marsha Ingrao, a retired educator and wife of a retired realtor. My all-consuming hobby is blogging and it has changed my life. My friends live all over the world. In November 2020, we sold everything and retired to the mile-high desert of Prescott, AZ. We live less than five miles from the Granite Dells, four lakes, and hundreds of trails with our dog, Kalev, and two cats, Moji and Nutter Butter. Vince's sister came with us and lives close by. Every day is a new adventure.

WQ #4: Envelop or Envelope?

Darkness loomed ahead. Vines enveloped spindly and robust trees alike. Deathly silence shrouded every step.

Coffee Circles to Ease the Chill

Written for Natalie’s Weekend Coffee Share Weather Happy weekend already! It’s warmed up to 36 here in Prescott, AZ. The three inches of snow that fell here last night is […]

WQ #3: Best Tip to Look Younger and Stay Healthier

WQ #3 January 18: BELLY LAUGH/WHITE OR GRAY COLOR CHALLENGE […]

Looking Back at Prescott in Grays and Whites

This post has been a fun post to play with this cold, dreary, gray Sunday afternoon. I’m combining Lens Artist, Sofia’s challenge of Looking Back through history with Terri’s Sunday […]

Weekend Coffee Share and Arizona Dreams

Natalie’s Weekend Coffee Share and Photographing Public Art Challenge Weather Report Prescott Weather – sunny and gorgeous the last couple of days. This has been a great week. Sunny weather […]

WQ #2: Tips to Pique Someone’s Interest

WQ #2 January 11: PIQUES INTEREST “I really do think inspiration comes from day-to-day life. I think there’s things that pique our interest – not necessarily aha! moments – but […]

The Write Photo with a Cuppa

Do you ever sit over a cup of coffee and go through photographs. I do it all the time when I blog. This week I’m inspired to combine K.L. Caley’s […]

CFFC: Turning a Blind Eye

Cee challenges us to find pictures of eyes for her Fun Foto Challenge this week. Seeing out of these eyes might be a challenge in itself. David from The Skeptic […]

WQ #1: RESOLUTIONS v WORD OF THE YEAR/LOGO REVEAL

WQ #1 January 4: RESOLUTIONS v WORD OF THE YEAR/LOGO […]

Last on the Card: Nutter Butter’s Christmas

Nutter’s Aunt Cindy got him the cutest gift. She was […]

Photo Challenges

CBWC: Anything from Wood

It’s fun to go retro and rediscover black-and-white photography. Cee Neuner gives us that opportunity each week with a different theme. I’m about to turn over a new leaf – […]

WQW 50: Remembering 2022 With Quotes, Poetry, Photos, and Stories

December 28: Reflections on 2022/Writer’s Choice/ or YOUR WOTY (Word […]

Which Type of Challenges Do Enjoy Most?

The new year brings us time to reflect on our life, our activities outside of blogging, and our blog. I have cut way back on my challenges this year to […]

W3: Immersive Experience

David of The Skeptic’s Kaddish has created an interesting challenge for poetry writers and wannabes. Here’s how it works in general. Link to W3 Part I The main ingredient of […]

WQW 49: Wintery Holidays

December 21: Christmas, Hanukkah, or Winter Solstice We were so lucky this year that snow fell just before Christmas getting us into the holiday mood. Two weeks ago on WQW, […]

Keep It Alive, Interview with Challenge Hostess, Sadje

I met Sadje when she started participating in my challenge, […]

Photo Challenges

LAPC: Last Chance Photos in 2022

Lens-Artist, Tina invites us to review photos in 2022 to come up with some that have not fit any Lens-Artist challenge. It’s hard to believe we’ve come to that time […]

WQW 48: Delicious Holiday Delights

December 14: Food: Delicious Delights Do you bake or cook Christmas gifts for friends and family? Do you fix a special recipe for the holiday meal? Do you have a […]

Photo Challenges

Could Cobalt Blue Become the Compelling Color of the Year?

Post #1600 Terri Webster Schrandt outdid herself in Sunday Stills […]

Afternoon Coffee Patterns Emerging from Random Thoughts

If we were having afternoon coffee in December, would you prefer hot or cold coffee? Can I show you some of my photos?

WQW 47: Water Turned into a Winter Wonderland

December 7: Element Water: Snow/Winter Wonderland “To appreciate the beauty of a snowflake it is necessary to stand out in the cold.” – Aristotle Featured Bloggers for Last Week I […]

Photo Challenges

Are Things Going Sideways for You?

Join the Lens-Artist weekly challenge to improve your photography skills and have a bit of fun.

Photo Challenges

A Challenging Sunday In and Near Prescott, AZ “Everybody’s Hometown”

A medley of challenges inspired this post. The main idea comes from focusing on My Home Town, Prescott, who's motto is "Everybody's Hometown.

2023 WQ Logo Widget Contest

The first year I hosted this challenge, I found this great picture with a woman showing quotation marks. She became my logo for this challenge. Last year was the first […]

WQW #46: Are Abandoned Buildings Compelling Art?

November 30: Abandoned or Artistic Buildings/Writer’s Choice/or Your WOTY Month-end […]

WQW #45: Thanksgiving Gratitude

“Let us rise up and be thankful, for if we didn’t learn a lot today, at least we learned a little, and if we didn’t learn a little, at least […]

Weekend Coffee Leathers for You and Me

Each week Natalie the Explorer invites us to share our week’s events over coffee. Because we moved into our rental, where Vince’s sister lived, this has been a super busy […]

WQW #44: Memorable Trips

“Laughter is an instant vacation.” Milton Berle For More Memorable Trips Visit These Blogs Good morning friends. I am sitting in our former rental condo using my phone. The Internet […]

Coffee and Tea and a Little Bit o’ Me

This is a special Weekend Coffee Share for me. This is the first week that Natalie is hosting Photographing Public Art Challenge. She has been such a faithful contributor since […]

WQW #43: Honoring Those Who Protected Lives

If you haven't tried using quotes with your posts, this is a good challenge to give it a try.

Photo Challenges

Hit the Trail, or Be Square

This month Becky B invites us to share our #WalkingSquare trails with her. Still Restless Jo shares her walks every week and lets us link up to her post. Then, […]

PPAC #70: Have Some Hot Chai Laté and Enjoy the Spokane House History Murals

Does your town have lots of public art? Do you look for it as you travel? Join the community of Public Art lovers right here.

Photo Challenges

Scottsdale Sunset Walk

I’m thrilled to see you back, Becky B. Join Becky’s November 3rd walking squares here. Nothing is more fun for me that to share a walk and enjoy taking pictures […]

WQW #42: The Mysterious Sense of Touch

If you haven't tried using quotes with your posts, this is a good challenge to give it a try.

PPAC #69: Painted Pumpkin Boxes

Does your town have lots of public art? Do you look for it as you travel? Join the community of Public Art lovers right here.

WQW #41: Is Your October Glass Half Empty or Half Full?

If you haven't tried using quotes with your posts, this is a good challenge to give it a try.

Chocolate Coffee Just Through the Door

Good morning. It is already Saturday here in sunny Prescott, Arizona. It is 51 degrees F/ 10 C AGAIN! It’s perfect for a cup of steamy hot coffee mocha or […]

PPAC #68: Bright Public Art

Does your town have lots of public art? Do you look for it as you travel? Join the community of Public Art lovers right here.

WQW #40: Getting Ready for Cold Weather

If you haven't tried using quotes with your posts, this is a good challenge to give it a try.

Hot Coffee with a Sigh of Relief

Good evening. It is already Saturday night here in rainy Arizona. It is 51 degrees F/ 10 C same as it was for my last post as if no time […]

PPAC #67: Portland International Rose Test Garden

Does your town have lots of public art? Do you look for it as you travel? Join the community of Public Art lovers right here.

WQW #39: Brace for Windy Days

If you haven't tried using quotes with your posts, this is a good challenge to give it a try.

Northwest Lava – Exploding Color

Today’s Sunday Stills is all about color – lava – browns, blacks interspersed with vivid oranges – Woodlake Tiger colors. Knowing her challenge ahead of time colored and influenced my […]

Coffee with a Dash of Travel

Good morning, and it is Saturday here in cool Arizona. It was 52 degrees F/ 10 C on the thermometer on our patio this morning. Terri Webster Schrandt and I […]

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