Category Archives: friends

The Groundhog is 90

Posted on February 3, 2013 by

 So many of you have sent such good thoughts and wishes concerning my mother that I thought you would like to know that she is up and celebrating her 90th birthday. This is her with her cake and first ever … Continue reading →

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Turning a Corner

Posted on January 7, 2013 by

I hesitated calling this post ‘Turning a Corner’, as every time we thought that we were doing just that, something slammed us back to square one.  As most you know from reading the previous post, I am referring to my … Continue reading →

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What Do You Like To Read?

Posted on June 5, 2012 by

Mystery?  Suspense?  Romance?  Science Fiction?  Memoir?  Humor? What calls you back to the written word? Fantasy?  Do it Yourself?  Cookbooks? What are you looking for in the pages of a book? Do you like knowing how things will end up … Continue reading →

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What are you doing Memorial Day?

Posted on May 20, 2012 by

Memorial Day in the United States is held on the last Monday of May to honor the men and women who have died in service to our country.  We traditionally place American flags on the graves of the deceased and … Continue reading →

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Blogging Lovelies

Posted on May 9, 2012 by

One of the best things about the April blog challenge was that I found some new blogs and thankfully, they found me.  One is Amy from Oklahoma whose blog is Afternoon Popcorn Snack.    She shares recipes, pictures, and a little … Continue reading →

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What’s for Dinner? The Perfect Meal for the Kentucky Derby Weekend!

Posted on May 3, 2012 by

I have a menu of traditional foods served at the Kentucky Derby.  And you don’t have to be a horse fan to enjoy it.  I posted these recipes last May, so I’m adding the links to take you back to … Continue reading →

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Z for Zinfandel

Posted on April 30, 2012 by

It is finished.  The last challenge letter is ‘z’ and I am toasting it appropriately with my favorite Zinfandel. Zinfandel was not a wine that I appreciated until I found this one.  The following is the blog post I wrote … Continue reading →

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U is for Unrest

Posted on April 24, 2012 by

Weren’t we playing nicely just a few minutes ago? These two run and play and suddenly it’s ears back and back up. What gives? That’s like life isn’t it? We’re playing pretty one minute and unraveling the next. Oh well. … Continue reading →

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Never Seen Blue Eyes

Posted on April 16, 2012 by

Some of you most likely remember a few of the posts that I penned in honor of a couple of friends who retired from their ‘desk’ jobs and took on teaching posts in Bangladesh.  In the event that you don’t … Continue reading →

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Departures and Dreams

Posted on April 4, 2012 by

My earliest memory of departures goes back to childhood and a very small community airport.  The hangars were metal sheds of dreams; their contents precious birds of flight with few seats and locally owned by businesses and doctors.  My father often … Continue reading →

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