Category: Sentimental

Memorial Day Tributes

I usually plan a trip home around Memorial Day.  I love helping Mom put the urns out at the cemetery and we usually do the plants on her patio at the same time.   This year, I went up the end of April, so I… Continue Reading “Memorial Day Tributes”

So much to write about!

I sat down to write all about all my adventures several times, but every time I did, I decided to wait and add something else!!!  I’ve crammed so much into this trip it will take a novel to cover it all!!!  I promise to go… Continue Reading “So much to write about!”

I Love Spring…

I adore Spring — it is, by far, my favorite season.  It is so much more special than the other seasons – it represents new beginnings, resurrections, and the ability to wear white again…..here are my thoughts on Spring: I’ve always loved Spring, but… Continue Reading “I Love Spring…”

It happened in Carthage…

Every now and then you hear on the news or read in the paper about senseless shootings in sleepy little towns across the country – far away from your own safe community.  You wonder what is wrong with the world and what possesses someone… Continue Reading “It happened in Carthage…”

A Few Days in Hawaii…

I had a wonderful adventure last week!  I fulfilled a dream by taking a little vacation in Hawaii – I joined some friends there and had a wonderful time!!!  It was way too short, but long enough to give me a nice taste of… Continue Reading “A Few Days in Hawaii…”

March…

I turned the calendar page this morning to reveal the month of March!  Yes, it is March already – wasn’t Christmas just yesterday or the day before?  As I turned the calendar, I discovered that March has a lot to offer – beginning with… Continue Reading “March…”

2nd Annual CARA Dinner at Bella Bistro

A great event has been brought to my attention – one that highlights a cause that is near and dear to my heart – animal rescue!  Carolina Animal Rescue and Adoption (CARA) is a great organization!  None of my girls came from CARA –… Continue Reading “2nd Annual CARA Dinner at Bella Bistro”

Oh The Memories…

Today’s “Dennis” comic in the Herald brought back a memory from my childhood — it is a really funny story to tell it now, but at the time, it was pretty bad….ha-ha-ha!  The comic shows Dennis sitting in the corner and the caption reads… Continue Reading “Oh The Memories…”

New Year

Well, another year is in the history books and a new one has begun…WOW – time just sails by in the blink of an eye!  Here are my New Year’s Day reflections and a look forward… 2008 – Almost everyone I talk to mentions… Continue Reading “New Year”

Holiday Foods

Nothing says “holiday” like food!  No matter what holiday you are celebrating, food is surely a big part of it and very much linked to both seasonal and family traditions.  This post is all about the good and bad of holiday foods…feel free to… Continue Reading “Holiday Foods”