Pulling the Load
I've gotten such joy watching a little girl, who is featured in videos posted on social media. She is about the age of my little granddaughter ( between two to three years old) and is a little tow-head too. Her…
Working In the Trust Department
My little budgie has been a companion for more than a year now. At one time I had little hope that we'd ever go beyond an on-line relationship (her line was her perch and my lines were outside the bars…
Ordinary Happiness
Summertime is when I most often think of the ordinary happiness I had as a child. Remember that peaceful feeling in the 1950's and 1960's when it didn't take much to make a day complete. When things as simple as…
Daily Reminder of Her Love
A few weeks ago I read a story posted by HerViewFromHome.com that really touched my heart and it's so fitting for Mother's Day. It was about a very unique tribute from a granddaughter to her very elderly grandmother. The senior…
A Mother’s Life Well Lived
“Culture is simply a shared way of doing something with a passion.” ~ Brian Chesky A few days before Easter I witnessed a heart-warming gathering during which a mother's art influences on her child became very apparent and also his…
An Irish Blessing for a Grandchild
Happy St Patty's Day, everyone! Over the past few weeks my mind has been on my little granddaughter who has some Irish roots. She turned two on March 1st - already!! Little Charlotte Helen has had my heart from…
Wondrous Bright Spots
“Walk on, walk on with hope in your heart and you’ll never walk alone.” ~ Rodgers and Hammerstein, Carousel Today I am holding my Mom in my heart because she was born on this day. We miss the feisty, highly-spirited, red-head…
Thanksgiving: Daily Gratitude
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Last month I was reminded that Thanksgiving and Christmas need not be a specific date on a calendar. Our son and his family traveled from where they live in the West to the East Coast, and…
A Hint of Fall
What a stunningly beautiful morning it is! A real hint of fall in the air. All humidity has dissipated leaving way to crisp, clean air. Just a tease of autumn, no doubt. Our warm days are not entirely over yet.…
Sunny Spot in Churchville
Today, I'm going to continue on the same thread as the last post about a community of people we used to hold so near and dear to our hearts - the farmers. One of the reasons I've enjoyed returning to…