i’m margaret. or peggy. or margo or maggie or hazey. confused? you should be. it’s friendly teasing and terms of endearment. mostly from my hubby and kids. often from my friends. i’m never certain how i will be addressed but i am certain of this: i am a wife, mother, friend, sister, blogger, photographer at heart. i adore cooking and travel, good food and music. long drawn out family dinners. and entertaining.
hubby was my college sweetheart. small town girl falls for big city boy. very clichè. it was intense and we married and moved to the big city. we spent the first two years exploring the city. then we had babies……
my blog is the place where i come to vent about all the things i love — most importantly, my hubby, kids and friends, + my unhealthy obsession with instagram and photography + our travels. please remember: you are here by your own free will, so please be kind. what goes around, comes around…keep the circle positive & loving. {i believe in karma!} i cherish connecting with my readers. so please leave a comment, it will truly make my day!
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that’s clark. or hubs or hubby or bruce. and the subject of many a post. he provides me with never ending blog material. he loves to travel and has 
been known to give a tour or two. he’s filled with knowledge and facts and is one of the smartest men I know. like his sons, he loves his hometown chicago sports teams. most especially his beloved sox and hawks. but nothing holds a candle to his true passion in life. golf. he loves the game. and he’s good at it. and is happiest when chasing that little white ball around the golf course.
during the long winter months you’ll find him on the weekends behind an apron. cooking fun meals. with a nice glass of wine in hand. and jazz or blues streaming throughout the house. he has an impressive wine collection and loves good cigars. he’s the glue that holds the family together. he has a heart as big as the ocean and would give you the shirt off his back. he’s selfless and giving. and fun! like everyone who knows him, I love and adore this man. he’s been my bff for 30 years and counting. and i plan to hang around him for 30+ more years.
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bruce robt ~ my first born son. a fighter and survivor ~ born 3 months premature. he’s witty & sweet & has a huge heart. loves travel & technology. and planes. and anything to do with flying. he’ll drop everything and take off for some exotic place at the drop of a hat ~ and he has. he is happiest when he is off on an adventure. a happy newlywed ~ married to lauren. he is a joy to be around. one word description ~ kindhearted
lauren ~ the kind of daughter-in-law every parent dreams of. she is compassionate & selfless. she is strong & determined. a hard worker & an amazing nurse. soon to be a nurse practitioner. married to our first born. boston born and raised. a die hard red sox & patriots fan. you can find her flying back and forth to boston when her schedule permits. one word description ~ selfless
scottie ~ my middle son. loves music & dancing & his friends. a true sports enthusiast. loves his hometown teams ~ sox, bulls, hawks, bears. would gladly give it all up to spend each day attending any kind of sports event. he’s happiest when surrounded by his peers. or in any social setting. not afraid to cut up the rug at weddings or parties. lovable & compassionate & loyal. he’s a peacemaker & non confrontational. one word description ~ diplomatic.
brian ~ my youngest son. a natural-born leader. he’s independent & street smart. he loves the social scene & music. loves his fraternity brothers & college. faces life head on. not much holds him back. he’s political and loves a good debate. he’s stubborn and determined. and smart. you’ll find him with a permanent smile on his face ~ and usually up to something. and he’s funny. he’s happiest when in charge of running the show. and he’s good at it. he’s going places. one word description ~ knowledgeable.
Peggy Bere Photography 
You have a lovely blog. Beautiful pictures!
Thank You! : )
Good morning, and thanks so much for liking my post today on Tide Line Still Life. I appreciate that you took time to look at my work. I am due for a beach session this weekend . . . But with the snow and frigid temps, I may need to stay in . . . With some hot tea! Best, (another) Maggie
Hi, and thanks for visting my blog! I am looking forward to getting to know you! Cackie
You’re welcome!
Lovely blog!
Thank You!
Great pics and perspective. Especially enjoyed snowy city pics. So gritty and real.
Thanks! The city pics and street life are my favorite genre, as well. : )
There are some amazing pictures here. and what you write about your family is lovely to read. Thank you for stopping and liking my blog.
Thank you so much. 🙂
Nice blog. Love the pictures. I’m coming back.
Thanks, Gerry!
Great family!!
Thank You.
So nice to meet you Margaret. Your photos are stunning and your family, lovely! I really like it here… I will be visiting often.
p.s. Thanks for stopping by my blog 🙂
Thank You. 🙂
great blog! Your pictures are fantastic.
Thank You! I LOVE your photography, as well. Your photo’s are ones that I look forward to looking at. Love the way you edit them.
Hi Margareth. I came by your blog after you liked my pciture of the Sacre Coeur. Thanks for that 🙂 You have a lovely blog here, I’ll be stopping by more often. You take such beautiful pictures!
Thank you so much!
This is special about. I think it’s the first I’ve seen that mentions all family members in such a lovely way. I was looking through all your photos again. You’re quite talented. I especially love your main photo – it’s spectacular.
AnnMarie
Thank You, AnnMarie. My family is my life. Photography has always been a passion of mine. As well as writing and cooking! Thanks for stopping by. : )
Thanks for liking my Farm Auction post, it was in the 60’s today… You think spring may actually be on the way?
I thought so. Now we are suppose to get the dreaded white stuff again today. Maybe Spring will arrive next week. : )
Hello Margareth, Nice to meet you. Thank you for liking my post. You have a nice blog, I am following yours. Regards, Risty
Thanks!
I love your stunning photography and your refreshing view of life and your family, so fun to read. Sincere thanks for visiting and liking my recent post, reflection, I am most grateful to you. Looking forward to seeing more of your photography Take Care Laney
Thank You, Laney.
Hi Margaret,
Thanks for liking my post “The Future is Here” a couple of months back. I’m a novice in the blogosphere and finding my feet, so it’s nice that you bothered.
I like your photography!
You will be a pro before you know it! Enjoy the journey. 🙂
Ha ha! Thank you! 🙂
What a great about page! Loved reading about your family 🙂 Thank you for the many likes you’ve left on my posts. Apologies for not stopping by before this – I’ve been missing out, as your photography is wonderful. I’m looking forward to making up for lost time!
Thank you so much, SP! I look forward to returning to yours as often as you post! 🙂
beautiful photography 🙂
I like your blog, beautiful pictures, and llllllove me some Chicago!
I love the way your sites intertwine.. I could only dream of such mastery (Mistressy? 🙂 ) of the required skills…
I was wet behind the ears when I started blogging a few years ago. I had no idea what a domain was or how to make a blog post. Everything I have learned was self taught. If I can do it, so can anyone. Very simple if you take advantage of the help forums on WP and simply ask questions along the way. Good Luck!
I was about to like all of your pics but then realised I could just tell you that they’re all awesome. 🙂
Thank You!
This is a great blog and you have a lovely family…looking forward to reading and learning more.
Hello, Thank you for liking my post. Great pictures !
You’re welcome!! And, thanks!
Written with so much passion, and genuine love, Margber. Wanted to take time to thank you for coming by and visiting my blog, and I hope I gave a laugh or two, but at the very least…a smile. :O)