When we were visiting Alaska and staying in Homer, we booked a small boat trip out on Kachemak Bay which is off the Kenai Peninsula. The beautiful part of this was that we were on a small boat with only the captain and one other Continue reading →
A Glimpse of Alaskan Art
When Chris and I went to Alaska this year we experienced so much. It was only six weeks or so ago but so much has happened since then that it seems like much longer. Regardless, it was a really fabulous trip and looking at our Continue reading →
National Tribute Quilt – New York City
A visit to New York City is always an exciting time for me. The sights and sounds of the city intrigue me. On a trip in 2016 Chris and I visited the 9/11 Memorial . It was a sobering visit. I can honestly say that I have Continue reading →
Teapot Tuesday – Floral 2 Cupper
. Today’s offering on Teapot Tuesday features a cute little teapot that holds just a couple of cups of tea. It is a beautiful little Royal Oak porcelain teapot. The floral design that delicately graces the front of the teapot makes me smile. Those flowers Continue reading →
September – Comments for a Cause – Supporting International Charity Day
I have been lax the past two months with my Comments for a Cause but I know my readers understand. It’s been a busy couple of months —full of vacations, family, and fun and I am just happy that a few of you still “tune Continue reading →
And Then There Was Misha
We got back from the beach on Sunday, had a day of rest on Monday and headed to Georgia to pick up our new kitten Misha on Tuesday. Life has been so busy lately with no sign of slowing down. It’s what us retired people Continue reading →
Nursery Rhymes and Cats – It’s Teapot Tuesday
I have several cat themed teapots in my collection and some of you might remember this one that I found in Dothan while we were temporarily living there a few years back. This post shares a bit of cat love from awhile back. Buddy and Continue reading →
Apparently You Can’t Teach an Old Cat New Tricks
The time is quickly approaching when Maksim is going to get a new sister. In less than a week, Misha will be making her appearance in our household and I have been trying to get Maksim ready. When we introduced him to Holly she was Continue reading →
A Book Store Like No Other
My love of books is no secret and on our recent trip to Alaska, Chris indulged me multiple times and helped me seek out bookstores to visit. By far the most impressive one was found in Homer, Alaska and goes by the name of Old Continue reading →
Reflections
This is one of my favorite pictures from my wedding day. I have several but for some reason I love this one. Never mind the soap dispenser and the feminine hygiene product dispenser next to the paper towels. This was taken long before Photoshop and I Continue reading →