Category: Family

Thoughts, Words, Friends, and More

So, it has been a while since I’ve jotted down any thoughts on here.  Certainly doesn’t mean I haven’t had any thoughts to jot down.  I have!  In fact, I tend to think of a topic or have an adventure or see something or… Continue Reading “Thoughts, Words, Friends, and More”

Bring it on, Summer!

May is here and the anticipation of summer and all that summer brings is raging rampant!  It will soon be Memorial Day Weekend – the ceremonial start of the summer season (even though summer doesn’t “officially” start until June 20th).  Thoughts of flowers, picnics,… Continue Reading “Bring it on, Summer!”

A Taste of the Past

Some things just reach out and grab you and send you head first, full speed into a time and place deep in the back of your mind.  They summon up a memory so strong you feel as though you are right back there in… Continue Reading “A Taste of the Past”

Sentimental Value

I have a lot of things that had belonged to my grandparents – mostly things that were my Grandmother’s, but also some of Grandpa’s things.  I am very pleased and proud to have them in my home and have always displayed them prominently or made… Continue Reading “Sentimental Value”

So much to be thankful for…..

Just look around you……it isn’t difficult to find those things that you can count among the many blessings you have in your life – those things that you bow your head and give thanks for – those things that give meaning to your life and make… Continue Reading “So much to be thankful for…..”

Moving On

What a hectic, busy, emotional, etc., etc., etc., few weeks this has been!  I retired from my job of 23+ years, packed up my house and dogs, put my home on the market, said good-bye to a lot of wonderful friends, and moved from central… Continue Reading “Moving On”

What I’m looking forward to…..and what I’ll miss…..

As I reflect on my plans for the future and get closer to finalizing my decisions on when, how, and other specific details that are still being mulled over and analyzed (to death, as usual), I find myself thinking a LOT about what I… Continue Reading “What I’m looking forward to…..and what I’ll miss…..”

Ice Cream

You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream!  Ice cream – what is better than that smooth, creamy, cold, delicious treat that brightens eyes and creates smiles?  I have many a fond memory wrapped around ice cream!  While having ice cream in… Continue Reading “Ice Cream”

Smile – it inceases your face value!

My last post was about the joy that a good cry brings.  Now, I think I’ll give smiling some equal time.  And, yes, the title is a quote from Steel Magnolias – Truvie, played by Dolly Parton, said it in the movie that always brings a… Continue Reading “Smile – it inceases your face value!”

Fun Songs

A song came on the radio on my way to the grocery store and, like so many old songs, it brought a flood of memories.  The song?  “King of the Road”, by Roger Miller.  My Mom had a couple of albums by Roger Miller… Continue Reading “Fun Songs”