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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.

Squares: Odd#1 My Brother Is an Odd Character!

Photo Challengers love Squares and love Becky B. This month […]

Photo Challenges

Bloganuary #30: Me as a Tree

Trees Like Me take my head I will live I bloom yearly producing sweet fruit Leo the late bloomer my graying hair dyed auburn trying to stay limber and fit […]

PPAC #33: Wickenburg Walk #3

Public art encompasses any form of art you see in a public place, large or small, statues, murals, graffiti, gardens, parks, etc. The art should be visible from streets, sidewalks, […]

Bloganuary #27: Solitude Is It Overrated?

I live at home with my husband and have as much solitude as I need or want. I can go for a walk or sneak into the office for a […]

Personal Stories

Bloganuary: My Favorite Parts

Parts, Not Characteristics? Sorry for the self-centric posts – AGAIN! At age 70, I never thought that I’d ever be this old or this young as it will seem when […]

WQW #4: Word of the Year or Double Dipping

What Is Double Dipping? Both Lens Artists # 181 and Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge this month have promoted double dipping. That is, they posted photos that linked to another photo […]

Bloganuary: Blogging Makes Me Strong

After months of feeling weak, it feels good to be on the mend. Contributing to my better health I credit blogging as one thing that makes me strong. Wickenburg Walk […]

Challenge Host Interview Series: What’s on Your Bookshelf?

Always Write Challenge Interview Series #20 Welcome to Always Write. […]

Late Night Sunday Stills Wild-eyed Coffee Share of one of my Memorable Vacations for LAPC

Evening isn’t the best time to have coffee, and Natalie […]

Bloganuary 22: My Favorite Quote from Challenges This Week

This prompt is like asking me to choose my favorite […]

PPAC #32: Wickenburg Walk #2

Public art encompasses any form of art you see in a public place, large or small, statues, murals, graffiti, gardens, parks, etc. The art should be visible from streets, sidewalks, […]

WQW #3: Fitness

Featured Bloggers for WQW #2 Socializing Your friendships mean so much. Thank you all for joining in. LADY LEE MANILA LADYSIGHS LIFE AFTER 50 FOR WOMEN SECOND WIND LEISURE (SUNDAY […]

Story Chat Y2 Summary – “When Gratitude Is Hard to Come by.”

With 91 recent views, 25 likes, and 53 comments, Geoff […]

WQW Vote for Your Favorite 2022 Logo

I was super pleased with all of these logo entries. They are so clever, professional, and fabulous. All of the logos came via email. Thank you so much to those […]

Bloganuary #16: Passionate Crusading

What a thought-provoking prompt. I have to start off saying something that is hard to admit. Were it not for this challenge, we wouldn’t be talking about it on my […]

PPAC #31: Wickenburg a Cowboy Town

Public art encompasses any form of art you see in a public place, large or small, statues, murals, graffiti, gardens, parks, etc. The art should be visible from streets, sidewalks, […]

Photo Challenges

Bloganuary #13: Challenges, Challenges, Challenges!

When you lived in the desert in the 1800s, there […]

Challenging Day: CFFC, Which Way Challenge, and CMMC

I hope you are enjoying the new year, making your […]

WQW #2: Communication: Socializing Is It Worth Your Time?

Last year the post on communication was one of the […]

Bloganuary #10: I’m Grateful

I am so grateful for blue skies and the beauty in Arizona. 2. I am so grateful to be healthy and to try new recipes fix. We found this delicious […]

Manny Having the Time of His Life with his Friend, Biasini in FL

My teddy bear, Manny used to travel world-wide, but since […]

Bloganuary #9: Why Do People Think I Have Low Self-Esteem?

This question is easy. When I was young, and probably […]

Bloganuary #7: My Funny Bones Respond to …

Funny Stuff Makes Me Laugh “Don’t bother walking a mile […]

PPAC #30: Storefront Street Greeters Discuss Work

It’s Easy to Join PPAC Public art encompasses any form […]

Bloganuary: My Personal List of Influencers

Inspire – literally – to breathe in… to fill (someone) with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative. This is a call-to-action list […]

Bloganuary: My Missing Skills

Wow! This could be a very long list, but I’ll keep to the bare basics. I wish I knew how to do all the things that I do know how […]

WQW #1: Remembering 2021 and My Favorite Watery Reflections of All Times

Happy New Year! “Cheers to a new year and another […]

#Bloganuary #4: Favorite Toy

This question makes a great ice breaker at a party or when you are doing a presentation with adults. As a bonus, you find out the ages of the adults […]

Writing Challenges

Story Chat Y2: “When Gratitude Is Hard to Come By” by Geoff Le Pard

Welcome to Story Chat 2022! Can you believe Story Chat […]

Bloganuary #3: My Last Departure

What Is My Comfort Zone? home family friends All Set, Ready, Let’s Go! The defining moment for me recently was moving to Prescott, AZ. I had lived in CA for […]

Bloganuary #2: What Is a Road Trip You Would Love to Take?

Did Someone Say Road Trip? Road trips might eliminate trips […]

Last on the Card

Bushboy hosts a challenge, LAST ON THE CARD, to keep us photographers humble. Without alterations post the last phot you took for the month. It’s okay if they are “rubbish.” […]

BLOGANUARY #1: WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE YOUR TEENAGE SELF

You’re going to make mistakes. Laugh at them rather than […]

PPAC # 29: Artistic Seating

Public art encompasses any form of art you see in a public place, large or small, statues, murals, graffiti, gardens, parks, etc. The art should be visible from streets, sidewalks, […]

WQWWC # 55: Reflections/Memoirs

Featured Bloggers for Joy Since I don’t know all of your first names, I changed the format of Featured Bloggers somewhat to reflect your tagline or title. Your friendships mean […]

Challenge Interview Series #19 Bushboy – Brian Dodd

Welcome to Always Write. I am your hostess, Marsha Ingrao, […]

WQW Logo Contest

Last year I found this great picture with a woman showing quote marks. She became my logo for this challenge. This year I’m inviting you to join in creating a […]

PPAC #28: I’m Cheating This Week…

Please forgive me. But in my defense, all the art featured here is free to look at. Public art encompasses any form of art you see in a public place, […]

#WQWWC #54: Joy

Featured Bloggers for Festive or Celebrating Since I don’t know all of your first names, I changed the format of Featured Bloggers somewhat to reflect your tagline or title. Your […]

Writing Challenges

December Story Chat Summary: “On the Streets” by Cathy Cade

With 123 recent views, 45 likes, and 69 comments, Cathy […]

PPAC # 27: Scottsdale Restaurant Art

Public art encompasses any form of art you see in a public place, large or small, statues, murals, graffiti, gardens, parks, etc. The art should be visible from streets, sidewalks, […]

#Thursday: Doors, Trios FOTD: Shop ‘Till You Drop

Happy Thursday, my friends. This week has been cold here […]

#WQWWC #53: Candles or Lights

Featured Bloggers for Festive or Celebrating Since I don’t know all of your first names, I changed the format of Featured Bloggers somewhat to reflect your tagline or title. Your […]

PPAC #26: Melbourne Mural Walk #3

Public art encompasses any form of art you see in a public place, large or small, statues, murals, graffiti, gardens, parks, etc. The art should be visible from streets, sidewalks, […]

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