The sun still comes up. It’s been a tough weekend in America. Two mass shootings in 13 hours has left 29 dead as of this writing and countless injuries. My heart hurt when I saw the news of the latest shooting in Dayton, Ohio. As Continue reading →
What’s On My Wall
I haven’t done an edition of What’s On My Wall for a really long time and today is the day to show a couple of pieces that are very dear to me. My mom has always been an amazing crafter and artist. From making cards Continue reading →
Sharing Anchors on Comments for a Cause
As August 2019 rolls in I am once again amazed at how fast the summer has passed by me. I turned my head, blinked my eyes and whoosh – the summer is almost gone. I think that is a sign that I am getting older, Continue reading →
Teapot Tuesday – Fresh from the Garden
Teapot Tuesday brings readers a taste of freshness this week as I share a teapot that I got while I lived in Iowa. Iowa is known for many things but one of the best things about Iowa summers has to be the abundance of sweet Continue reading →
My Dear Mr. Brown
Digging through boxes of memories I happened upon this letter written to my Daddy in August of 1946. It was written to him from the Secretary of the Navy at the time – James Forrestal. It was obviously written upon his separation from his service Continue reading →
Three Blue Rubbermaid Totes
Three blue Rubbermaid totes sit in the apartment space above our garage. Three containers filled to the brim with photo albums, scrapbooks and memories from my side of the family. Years and years of memories are collected in these containers and as I carried them Continue reading →
Teapot Tuesday – New Teas from Friends
I always say I have THE best friends and if my post today does not convince you of that than I don’t know what will. Teapot Tuesday today will showcase two new to me teas that friends have gifted me. First up is a really Continue reading →
Summer Favorite in Brevard, NC
Summer is here in full force and Chris and I absolutely LOVE summer in Brevard, NC. There is so much to do our calendars could stay full every single day with a multitude of activities but sometimes we just like to sit on our deck Continue reading →