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The main lodge of The Secret was constructed in 1965 by M.G. Weaver who was the owner of Peoples Telephone Company. Upon completion he occupied it as his personal residence. He also owned a local park called Canyon Land Park which was a small amusement park. According to the previous […]

More “Secret” History

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Cold, dark winter morning, sitting waiting on the light. Waiting on the warm rays of the sun to kiss the horizon in hopes that it will soon thaw the cold morning sky. The stars above twinkle as if enjoying its crispness. It is this time of the year that silence […]

Waiting on the Light

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At first glance out the window at the bright sunshine it looks warm and inviting. One step onto the patio and the temperature says that looks can be deceiving!! On the other side of the house in the pasture, Jose’ has his furry winter coat on, while Toby and Max […]

Cold Pasture Inhabitants

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I have never been a cold weather fan. Getting up in the morning, crawling out of a warm bed into the cool morning air was daunting. And I hated winter! The cold, grayness of it. It was like Spring and fall were all the bright colors of a rainbow, and […]

Winter Attributes

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“That it seems that it may turn out to be, feels that it will undoubtedly, looks like a rather blustery day today” -Winnie the Pooh- Yesterday’s gorgeous morning sky has turned dark and gray with the violent winds of the night. But here it is in all its glory to […]

Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day

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Let’s play a game with a gift as a reward. I will post Christmas trivia on some (not all) days from now until Christmas Eve. Each response will earn you an entry (1 per question) into a drawing. If you share the post with your friends, you will also receive […]

Christmas Trivia, Part 1

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Somewhere below the ocean of clouds the sun sits waiting to make its grand entrance! It’s all about timing. Sitting, waiting, watching as the first sliver of light peeps out over the clouds. Then, quietly, in what seems like an instance it is there, shining in all its glory. Warming […]

An Ocean of Clouds

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“Friendship is like peeing in your pants, everyone can see it but only you can feel the warmth.” For some reason I found this funny on this cold Friday morning! Jose’s advice….kick back, enjoy the warmth of friendship and laugh your ass off!!! TGIF Y’all!! Stay warm!! ‪#‎thesecretbedandbreakfast‬ ‪#‎weisslake‬ ‪#‎VisitNorthAl‬‪#‎bedandbreakfastalabama‬ […]

Laugh Your Ass Off…..Only with Friends!

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We have a spectacular view in a quiet, tranquil environment, but that is not my favorite part of owning a bed and breakfast. My favorite part is standing in the kitchen at breakfast time or sitting on the patio in the evening and hearing the laughter and conversations between people […]

Coming Together at the Breakfast Table

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Christmas is a season that has no boundaries when it comes to human relationships. Friendships or families broken tend to mend during the holidays. The recent letter Mark Zuckerberg posted to his daughter brings some focus for me to the relationships we all develop over our lifetimes. While there are […]

A Facebook “Thank You”

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Like buzzards descending upon a carcass they land. Snatching, grabbing, screaming! The sounds of horns honking are enough to drive a saint insane! Now, flip over in your mind, to a place with utter silence. The only sound in the winter, the coyotes howling in the distance, the gentle (well […]

Gift Certificates

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Be Thankful for what you have, those who dwell on what they don’t have never seem to have enough. Be Thankful for health, family, friendship. For a warm place to sleep and food to eat. Take in all the good that is in your life and hold it close in […]

Be Thankful

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