Photo Courtesy Hummingbird Graphique “It’s summer and time for wandering….” ~ Kellie Elmore Back in the saddle … uh, writer’s seat. I took the entire month of June off from writing Tuesday Blogs. Not only did I need a little break, but we also had several things going. A dear friend from Nashville came for …
“In early June the world of leaf and blade and flowers explodes, and every sunset is different.” ~ John Steinbeck Summer break. The most favorite words of all school children and teachers. I remember as a child looking with anticipation for the end of the school year. Summer seemed to stretch out before me like …
Memorial Day Tribute Remember, honor, support. Those words are floating around social media full blast today as it is Memorial Day in the United States when I am writing this. It is a day set aside for remembering those who died in military service. The first national observance was commissioned by Commander in Chief John …
IZZY – the object of Wiggles affection. Puppy Love. Remember the song written by Paul Anka? He wrote it in 1960 for Annette Funicello of Mouseketeer fame whom he had a crush on. I came to know it (by heart) in the early 70s when Donny Osmond made it a hit. The song is about …
~ “Women’s friendships are the deep roots that often keep us standing in our darkest moments.” ~ Basics by Becca Company is coming! That is going to be the tone of today’s blog. I am preparing for a dear friend to visit this week and there are things to prepare. You know how it is …
~ “Every day is a renewal, every morning the daily miracle.” ~ Gertrude Stein Easter ain’t over. Did you know that? My wonderful husband had the honor of sharing the Easter story this past Sunday morning. I hope he will forgive me as I piggy-back on his message. A dear friend invited him to speak …
~ Life is like a cup of tea; to be filled to the brim and enjoyed with friends.” ~ Tea parties and last suppers. That’s on my mind today. Another week, and a very important one for all Christians. Sunday began the procession of Holy Week with Palm Sunday. Holy week is the culmination of …
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt Catfish, gators, and friends. That is the topic of my blog today. Last fall, my cousin Abby asked if she could give my name and info to a co-worker. Both are teachers in the Covington, Louisiana area and her …
Laissez le bon temps rouler! Happy Fat Tuesday! There is some crazy going down in New Orleans today. One last big hooray before the solemnness of Lent begins in the morning. On Valentine’s Day of all days. If you think about it, that is pretty ironic. What begins forty days of repentance and contemplation kicks …
“All the world is happy when Santa Claus comes.” ~ Maud McKnight Lindsay Here we are at Christmas weekend – Merry Christmas! Looking back over 2023 it seems that the year went by in the blink of an eye. Time doesn’t move any faster; we are more aware of how quickly life goes by. I …
