Share 4 Somethings in March 2025

 The prompts for the entire year will be the same each month—some things we loved, some things we learned, some things that went well, and some things we let go of. 



Some things I've loved:We loved our time at the orchid show; it was so nice and warm and sunny in the greenhouses and the flowers were so pretty. 




We all LOVED Ovo so much! It was a fabulous show!



Evan and I loved our day trip to the aquarium (even if we did wish it had lasted longer; it seems like the exhibits keep shrinking year after year).




Some things I've learned:

I learned some new recipes

we learned so much about so many species of orchids at the show

Some things that went well: The ice and snow have melted so we've had some great hikes; many of them with friends!

Thompson Dam

Cedar swamp trail

Lime rock preserve

Some things I let go of: I cleaned out my closet a bit more and donated 2 bags of clothes; mostly winter stuff that I haven't worn all season.


Linking up with: Final Fridays, Spread the Kindness,







 

Comments

  1. Andrea NineMarch 28, 2025 at 5:28 AM

    Love learning new recipes. I’ll have to check that book out.

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  2. AnonymousMarch 28, 2025 at 5:38 AM

    You'll have some lovely warm weather soon to enjoy your hikes! Ruth@playworkeatrepeat

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  3. AnonymousMarch 28, 2025 at 6:25 AM

    Letting go of old clothes is one of the best feelings for the house wise! The events you went to look amazing!

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  4. Kathrine EldridgeMarch 28, 2025 at 6:40 AM

    Love your pics from the aquarium!

    https://www.kathrineeldridge.com

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  5. HollyMarch 28, 2025 at 6:55 AM

    The orchid show looks fantastic and that cookbook is intriguing- are you enjoying it? Have a wonderful weekend!

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    1. Joanne March 28, 2025 at 4:19 PM

      I liked a few of the recipes but I don't see myself using or trying them all.

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  6. AnonymousMarch 28, 2025 at 6:57 AM

    I like aquariums, however I have issues with the ethics of confining cetaceans in these, like that beluga or dolphin. They are large intelligent mammals that need room and social interaction in open seas, it's inhumane to hold them captive and they often get sick and depressed. I don't support these with money since the practice is economics driven.

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    1. Joanne March 28, 2025 at 4:22 PM

      I agree with part of that; however, many of our local zoos and this aquarium have animals that were injured in the wild and unable to be returned to the wild.

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    2. AnonymousMarch 28, 2025 at 4:52 PM

      That's good to know, in that case they are certainly better off there.

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  7. CharlotteMarch 28, 2025 at 6:59 AM

    Oh, the orchid show would be so wonderful to take in! And the awesome hikes! Still to wet (and muddy) here to get on our trails....can't wait for things to dry up from melting snow!!

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    1. Joanne March 28, 2025 at 4:20 PM

      Our trails can be quite wet and muddy but we have enough to pick from that we can often avoid the worst of it.

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  8. Amy ScottMarch 28, 2025 at 7:40 AM

    Good job cleaning out your closet! I do so much better with less choice. I need to do some organizing this weekend.

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  9. GinaMarch 28, 2025 at 7:57 AM

    Hooray for purging your closet - I know that felt good. (:

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  10. Dara @ Not In JerseyMarch 28, 2025 at 8:27 AM

    Looks like a fun month!

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  11. crackercrumblifeMarch 28, 2025 at 8:57 AM

    That orchid show sounds beautiful!! And it had to feel good to be out on the snowless trails!

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  12. Lindsay's Sweet WorldMarch 28, 2025 at 9:14 AM

    Feels good to clean out the closet doesn't it?! I just did mine at the beginning of this year and I always feel so much lighter when it's done!

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    1. Joanne March 28, 2025 at 4:24 PM

      I tend to cull through mine constantly and keep a garbage bag in my closet so as each season goes by whatever I've not been wearing and no longer like goes in.

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  13. Heather{Our Life In a Click}March 28, 2025 at 11:12 AM

    I've heard that's a good book, I should look for it at the library. Cleaning out closets is so liberating! That OVO show looked good, those usually are amazing. Happy Friday!

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    1. Joanne March 28, 2025 at 4:25 PM

      I love checking out cookbooks through our library; I'm just not great about using them after that initial flip through so it works perfectly for me.

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  14. JeanieMarch 28, 2025 at 12:32 PM

    Wonderful photos. And well done on the letting go. It's such a great feeling.

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  15. Tanya March 28, 2025 at 12:42 PM

    When you mentioned the aquarium, it made me think of our science museum. It seems like they have had the same exhibits forever while they used to get touring exhibits frequently. I just cleaned out my closet too!

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    1. Joanne March 28, 2025 at 4:27 PM

      I think many of the museums, zoos, and aquariums are having a real hard time keeping up with inflation.

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  16. mireilleMarch 28, 2025 at 2:35 PM

    I am looking forward to our vacation to Nashville because we will be tourists for a few days: zoo, exhibits, we have done any of that kind of stuff in a while!
    www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com

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  17. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiMarch 28, 2025 at 4:24 PM

    Wonderful photos! I love orchid shows! Its bee a few years since I went to one and I should make note to do it again at the Denver Botanic Garden next year.

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  18. csuhpat1March 28, 2025 at 4:40 PM

    Everything there is super cool. Those hikes look amazing.

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  19. AnonymousMarch 28, 2025 at 5:05 PM

    That orchid show looks so nice! We have one here in St. Louis at our MO Botanical Garden. I've only been once, but loved it!

    Carrie
    curlycraftymom.com

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    1. Joanne March 29, 2025 at 8:53 AM

      This is our first time at the orchid show and we really loved it too.

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  20. Women Living Well After 50March 28, 2025 at 9:02 PM

    Hi Joanne four interesting things that you have shared. We have an orchid that surprises me occasionally by blooming. I loved looking at the specimens you saw at the Orchid show. Thanks so much for sharing with us at #WBOYC?

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    1. Joanne March 29, 2025 at 8:54 AM

      Oh how lovely! I used to have an orchid... but I couldn't keep it alive for more than a year or two.

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  21. retirementreflectionsMarch 28, 2025 at 9:39 PM

    Hi, Joanne - I love the Something Format. That Orchid Show looks especially fabulous!

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  22. MarshaMarch 28, 2025 at 11:29 PM

    What gorgeous orchids! I've always wanted to try my hand at them, but we don't have much natural light in this house. I've never been to a Cirque show, but I'd love to see one.

    https://marshainthemiddle.com/

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    1. Joanne March 29, 2025 at 8:55 AM

      I do have lots of natural light but they can be such finicky flowers and I'm not a very good gardener.

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  23. JoyceMarch 29, 2025 at 8:07 AM

    I haven't had the ability to tackle any big projects lately (my closet is a big project lol), but I've been working on it in bits and pieces and have filled two bags so far. The book looks really interesting as I feel like I struggle with cravings, sugar especially. I will check it out. Have a nice weekend!

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  24. CindyMarch 29, 2025 at 1:46 PM

    I am looking forward to nicer weather here so we can start hiking again. I also love learning new recipes. Looks like a great month!

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  25. Kim March 29, 2025 at 2:29 PM

    Your post has inspired me to buy an orchid. I've never had one and the grocery store has some pretty ones. Time to try!!

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  26. Kim CarberryMarch 29, 2025 at 2:57 PM

    The orchid show looks a great day out. The flowers are beautiful.

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  27. Amy JohnsonMarch 29, 2025 at 3:22 PM

    Oh I love going to flower shows or botanical gardens in the winter; it is so refreshing.

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  28. Veronica LeeMarch 29, 2025 at 11:27 PM

    The orchid show and Ovo both sound like such fun experiences. Glad you got to enjoy some great hikes too! And clearing out your closet—always a good feeling!

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  29. Laura @ Our Grand LivesMarch 30, 2025 at 7:50 AM

    That Glucose Goddess book has me intrigued! Thanks!

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    1. Joanne March 30, 2025 at 7:03 PM

      I read her book Glucose Revolution a year or two ago but was glad to find her cookbook/meal plan ideas at the library.

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  30. Lisa notes...March 30, 2025 at 10:23 PM

    I was given an orchid two weeks ago. It's been so pretty, but I know once the blooms die off, I'll probably never get it to bloom again. ha.

    I'm looking forward to some hikes in April, so your photos are inspiring to me. :) I am in the process of cleaning out the top of my closet where I had been piling boxes of old journals and notes, etc. Some things I can easily throw away; other things are hidden treasures! I need to clean out clothes too, but ugh. Maybe later. ha

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    1. Joanne March 31, 2025 at 5:44 AM

      Best of luck with your new orchid! I've had a few through the years and they've always done really well until I was faced with re-potting them and then I was clueless (turns out I should have just brought it with me to our local nursery and they would have helped me).

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  31. Memphis BridgesMarch 31, 2025 at 5:17 AM

    What a good feeling to clean out your closet! I bet you are glad to see some of the snow melt. I love orchids and always think of Singapore when I see them. Enjoy your day!

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    1. Joanne March 31, 2025 at 5:44 AM

      Oh yes I am so glad to see the snow is finally all gone! I hope it stays away until next winter now.

      Funny, but for my boys and I the orchids reminded us of Hawaii!

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  32. LeanneMarch 31, 2025 at 6:57 AM

    Hi Jo - I always enjoy your 4 Somethings posts - this time you squeezed in a few extra snippets to tantalize us! Glad the weather is warming and that you can get out and about more with your hiking.

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  33. Melynda@Scratch Made Food!March 31, 2025 at 8:41 AM

    Joanne, nice round up! Yes I had an orchid once, for a brief time...I enjoyed finding that book, I have someone in mind to share it with. #MMBC

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  34. MandyJoyLoves♥April 1, 2025 at 9:32 AM

    Love a good cleanout of the closet. This time of year is a good time for that!

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