There’s an old song that starts, Tell me why the sky is blue…then goes on to say, Then I will tell you just why I love you. That little word, why. It’s important. One of the first things children ask is Why does this happen? Why can’t we go somewhere? Why do they act […]
Oct 2, 2018
Bits and Pieces, This and That
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Yesterday was a day made up of bits and pieces; not a whole, organized picture, but a mosaic sort of day. A visit to Hobby Lobby and the art department is always fun. That’s a place that encourages the imagination to soar–tools that can be used to create. And, since it was the first […]
Oct 1, 2018
A Month of a Magical Memory
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October is a magical month for me. It’s the month I realized a lifelong dream, the dream of going to Ireland. It was only a short visit and left me longing to go back for a longer one. But, I’m so grateful I got to visit the land of my ancestors, glad that I […]
Sep 30, 2018
Saying Good-bye to September
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The last day of September. When I was a lot younger, I’d hear my parents talk about time flying, especially as they grew older. Now, I can tell you it seems that way to me too. It’s hard to believe summer is actually gone. The trees are still green, mostly, but leaves are falling. […]
Sep 29, 2018
Oh, Let’s Have a Cup of Cozy Mystery
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Remember this old jingle? “Let’s have another cup of coffee. Oh, let’s have a cup of Nescafe.” That long ago ad was meant to put people in the mood for a chat, a warm, easy beginning to a new day or a friendship, and, of course, a cup of Nescafe. That’s the sort of feeling […]
Sep 28, 2018
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Just think of it–when a person reaches my age, what a large amount of experiences and wisdom she has gained! Each marvelous bit finds a little nook or cranny in the brain and lodges there. Imagine this: a bookshelf over-flowing with knowledge, wisdom, trivia, know-how. Fairly boggles the mind, doesn’t it? I’d like to share this plethora […]
