Category: Sentimental

The Wind

Wind.  A word that can summon up a lot of emotion.  It can feel good, make wind chimes ring out a beautiful melody, give clothes hanging outside a fluffy feel and fresh smell, air out a house, ruin a perfectly good hair-do, and power a sail… Continue Reading “The Wind”

Miracles and Angels……they do exist!

Miracles and Angels…….two things people talk about in the abstract…….many believe in one or the other or both, some don’t believe in either, but you rarely hear of someone who has proof of either…….they are typically more of a “feeling” or a figure of speech to… Continue Reading “Miracles and Angels……they do exist!”

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”

One man’s junk…..

How does the old saying go?  “One man’s junk is another man’s treasure”?  That is the idea behind yard sales and thrift shops and all kind of stuff like that.  Just because you don’t want something anymore or can’t use it, for whatever reason,… Continue Reading “One man’s junk…..”

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…..”

Planning For The Future

Planning for the future can be a complicated topic.  It means different things for different people.  It even could mean different things for the same person at different times in their life or in certain circumstances.  Future planning can include events like birthday parties,… Continue Reading “Planning For The Future”

Puddles’ Story

Four years ago, today, my sweet Puddles left us to go dance with the Angels.  I can still feel her soft fur on my cheek when I think of her and miss her terribly!  Follow the link to read all about my precious angel and… Continue Reading “Puddles’ Story”

Terrified…..Heartbroken…..Grateful

As I stood out on my deck this morning watching the girls play in the yard, I looked up and noticed this gorgeous blue sky with birds singing in the trees and squirrels racing along the branches.  So peaceful, so lovely, so calm!  It brought the… Continue Reading “Terrified…..Heartbroken…..Grateful”

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”