I come from a long line of feline aficionados. Growing up we had many cats and even though they were all outdoor cats, they were all very important parts of our lives. These cats heard all of my secrets and often were my best friends. Continue reading →
Just Like That
Some days things just kind of hit me hard. More often than not the thing that I confront is something that I don’t want to admit. Often it seems like the thing that is made apparent to me is due to that dreaded word – Continue reading →
Words Worth Remembering
In the summer Chris and I worship at Faith Memorial Chapel in Cedar Mountain. I have shared my love of this outdoor worship venue before here and it continues to be our summer place of worship. The atmosphere is conducive to worship and a newly Continue reading →
Edinburgh Castle
It’s been awhile since our trip to Scotland and I have friends who are visiting now and it reminded me that I really did not share too many posts about our trip. There was so much to see and do and one of the first Continue reading →
Straight From Book Club
I have mentioned before my love of my book club. I was never in a book club until I moved to Connestee Falls and I always wanted to be in one. I hit the jackpot when I found my current book club and even though Continue reading →
Be Like the Birds, Not Like the Deer
I have often shared stories on the blog about living in the woods. It is a lovely place to live. But like any environment– there can be things that are frustrating. One of the things I love to do is watch the birds. I have Continue reading →
Teapot Tuesday – Floral Fun
Teapot Tuesday continues this week with a lovely little floral number. Nothing says “welcome to the tea party” like this pretty pot! Sit down and enjoy a cup with me!!! . . .Today is also my brother Mark’s birthday so join me in lifting a Continue reading →
What’s Happening at Your House?
I am catching my breath after a wonderful AAUW Book Sale — it was fun and a lot of work and a lot of great connections were made. AND a lot of happy customers went home with loads of great books and more. This year Continue reading →
99.4 % European with a Dash of Sub-Saharan African
I am 99.4 % European in case anyone wanted to know. 36.1 % German and 24.4 % English with a few other things thrown in to balance me out. It is so easy to find out things these days – all you need to do Continue reading →
32 Years Later
Thirty two years ago I lost my Daddy. So many of my readers know the story of my mom and of her journey through dementia but probably not much about my sweet Daddy. When I say that I miss him every day it is absolutely Continue reading →