It was only days ago that our winter drive included the sighting of a beautiful horse-drawn hearse pulled by matching black horses. You may find that account as a recent post on this blog if you are interested. The same sentiments which I expressed in that post apply to this …
We were in the middle of a rather long winter drive. We were doing what we love to do. Exploring. Our timing, through no fault of our own, was perfect. Tom said “look” and I looked. Preparing to turn out of the church onto the main road was a beautiful, …
Family Gathering 2019 It is true. Anything that is FUN can also be UN-FUN. That is just the way things are. That is why Henry’s heart is heavy. His balloon popped just as he was ready to put the finishing touches on his unusual animal. I am reminded why we …
My mother loved costume jewelry. Nothing she had was worth much in dollars, but her earrings have become worth their weight in gold to my granddaughters. That is because they don’t have pierced ears and they love to dress-up. It has only been a week-or-so-ago that I got …
Right in the middle of an otherwise normal day are the magic moments. They are magic because they are unexpected. These moments are the essence of Mortality. This photograph of Maya and her Grandpa turned into one of our most treasured family watercolors. Maya’s mother hangs it in …
I have come to realize that any moment can be magic. Oli is a horse-lover. She has a wonderful collection already but I cannot pass by horses like these when I find them in the thrift store . . . especially a big Clydesdale in perfect condition for only $1. …
It’s time to talk about my year simply because I am proud of many things and grateful for many more. Since I know that some of you, my wonderful grandchildren, wander around in my blog, I wanted you to know some of my recent thoughts: Diabetes It has been almost …
journal entry: If there was ever a church calling custom-made for me . . . it is this one. It is just like throwing Brer Rabbit into the Briar Patch. It certainly will take weight off of the shoulders of those in charge who already have a great deal to …
What a dilemma we have created for ourselves with the advent of wonderful and affordable cameras. Now, rather than searching for even one ancestral photograph, our posterity will not know where to begin because of the number of photographs available to them. Gone are the days of photo albums on …
My friend is moving. She didn’t really want to. She is making the best of things. I admire that in a person. She is kind of a crafty, retro, sentimental person so I was quite sure that she would like a full and funky USEFUL apron for her new kitchen. …
