I’ve come to truly appreciate my brother. He’s my confidant, my cheerleader and my constant supporter. We are just 20 months apart. Yes, I am the older sister. We’ve shared the happiest of happy times and also the saddest of sad times. Both of us have lost our spouses. I am happy to say that…
Forever Grateful for My Dad
This blog is unlike anything I have written in the past. I was going through my attic to see if I could find some Military memories from my dad in honor of Veteran’s Day tomorrow. What I found instead was the story of his life. It is beautifully handwritten in his perfect capitalized printing, in…
Looking Back at Grandma’s House
I was having a phone conversation with my cousin Brent, yesterday. He lives a few hours away from me and we don’t see each other as often as we’d like. My father was one of 11 children. His mother, my Auntie Reeva, is the last surviving member of that family tree, she is the youngest….
Sadness In The Yard
You know, I’ve spent a lot of time talking about my Wild Kingdom. My love for the wild birds started sometime ago. Actually, as I reflect back, this feeding habit started after my husband died in 2009. He wouldn’t have liked the mess that all these birds can cause, mostly sweeping up seeds and peanut…
My Medicare Reunion
This past week was the build up to about a year and half worth of planning for a special high school reunion. What made it so unique was the occasion. This was not one of those reunions that meet every 5 years, although we do…This was a follow up reunion from the 45th just 2…
Are You a Driver or a Passenger?
Most of us fit more comfortably in the car as the driver or the passenger. I can remember how important it was to get a driver’s license in high school. Many of my friends started driving the day they turned 16. That Drivers Ed. class was the all important component to a reduce car insurance…