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A STRONG WOMAN
Most mothers don’t feel strong at the end of the day. They’ve spent the last hours finding and serving nutritious meals for the family. Her children have scheduled duties and she works around their schedules in order to accomodate them. … Continue reading
FORGOTTEN LUNCHES AND LOST SOCKS
As the mother of three adult children and the grandmother of three adult children, you wouldn’t think I’d be thinking about forgotten lunches and lost socks. The truth is, these things have haunted me for most of my existence. Now … Continue reading
YOU CAN CHOOSE YOUR FRIENDS, BUT …
“You can choose your friends but you sho’ can’t choose your family, an’ they’re still kin to you no matter whether you acknowledge ‘em or not, and it makes you look right silly when you don’t.” Harper Lee Most of … Continue reading
LEADER OF THE PACK
My mother passed away several years ago, but if there was something she passed along to her daughters, their daughters and future daughtrs it was a steely backbone, a great sense of humor, the ability to persevere in times of … Continue reading
DISCIPLINARIAN, ENCOURAGER, TEACHER, GIVER, UNSELFISH AND BRAVE
Since It’s Throw Back Thursday I’ve decided to post one of my older pieces, from May 9th, 2014. I sure have been doing this blogging thing for a long time. There are many moms who don’t find much to celebrate … Continue reading
THE OUTDOOR ARTIST
The sun can be unrelenting as it beats on your back, Placing shadows on canvas where they don’t actually belong, The sweat of your brow bleeds into your eyes, A clumsy onlooker tips over your water or bumps your arm, … Continue reading
THINGS I WISH I HADN’T SAID AS A MOM
When it comes to Mother’s Day, I have a lot of regrets as to how I raised my children, but at the same time I thank God for helping me through the process. There were things I wish I had … Continue reading
GOD IS MY SUPER HERO
Do we place upon a pedestal the heroes of our time?We sometimes make them idols. Do we think they are divine?When they show that they are human, they quickly tumble down.They lose that place of honor and they no more … Continue reading
WHO IS YOUR SUPER HERO?
Well from the image I’ve chosen this morning, it would seem there are more heroes than there are those in need of them. Add to this photograph – moms & dads, police officers & fire fighters, doctors & nurses and … Continue reading
FIRST DAY OF THE REST OF YOUR LIFE
Mondays are kind of like the recurring Ground Hog Day movie. We go through life, thinking this is as good as it gets – go to bed and repeat the same from day to day. Mondays have a way of … Continue reading
FACETS – A GALLERY
A painting is a reflection of an image, much like a photograph, but as with any art form, bringing the image to life is the responsibility of the artist. In the above images, you can seem some multi-dimensional art by … Continue reading
SOMETHING NEW FROM SOMETHING OLD
The air is screaming out, “it’s spring,” our hearts are filled with joy,Warm thoughts of love will now inspire the minds of girl and boy,New life explodes in every tree, the grass has turned to green,The birds are singing their … Continue reading
STAND UP?
I’m going to let you in on a little secret. I’ve always thought it would be fun to be a stand up comic. I never followed through with that dream, because of my fear of rejection. It seemed easier to … Continue reading
LET’S GO FISHIN’
When life seems overwhelming and you start right in to wishin’ That nothing takes away your dreams or stifles your ambition, When worldly stuff gets in the way of all of life’s sad condition, It’s time to get away from things … Continue reading
ALONE IN MY REVERIE
Where is that simple, quiet place, that you’ve been longing for, Is it within your own backyard or at your own front door, It can be the peaceful beauty, we hold within our hand, Raging glory of a garden, flowers blooming so grand, The birds … Continue reading
THE VALUE IN REMEMBERING
As time rages on and the end of lfe draws closer, we often have to rely on our memories to get us through each day. At this point in the journey, it becomes harder to recall some of those most … Continue reading
SWAN LAKE
Once a week we take a drive just to get out of the house and enjoy a change of scenery. These photos were taken on our day trip last week. The swans have returned and their tutus are in place. … Continue reading
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