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February 11, 2019
This Old House

This Old House

This house was already pushing old when Husband, Son and I moved in 33 years ago.It was his family home, it’s where he grew up. Husband’s parents had decided to move& sothey sold their home to a delighted, newborn couple called, Us. I had always loved this house.But I was unseasoned and naive and really …

February 8, 2019
Winter Coats

Winter Coats

Had I not looked up at that precise moment, I’d have missed. Four, this time. Majestic and stealth and ooooooh, so fascinating ! and even though I was the one to snap this picture, I wouldn’t believe me either. Deer ?!?? Where ?!?? but I promise you, dressed in those wonderfully camouflaged, Winter coats, they …

February 7, 2019
It’s a … ! !

It’s a … ! !

Repeated with BIG HUGS and much love – – – – – – – – – – It was a quiet Monday evening, 30 years ago, when my daughter decided she was ready to enter this world. I had just returned from a quick trip to the grocery store& after enjoying a very delicious dinner …

February 2, 2019
Critter Tracks

Critter Tracks

The perfectness of the fallen snow was absolutely stunning. No marks or blemishes or clumps or disturbances of any kind, just the shadows of the trees and the gorgeousness of Winter & in that breathtaking moment I sighed, “ahhhhhh” for humbling stillness encompassed me and silence never sounded so lovely. Unfortunately, I could stay and …

February 1, 2019
Cloudy, with a chance of Bright

Cloudy, with a chance of Bright

Repeated, with love. – – – – – – – – – I picture a cloud. A big, dark, intimidating cloud. A cloud that hunkers. A cloud that follows. A cloud that stays above and around with no intention of moving or budging because why should it leave ? It’s there. I’ve got no problem …

January 26, 2019
! ! YOU ! !

! ! YOU ! !

Every once in awhile, I doubt. Every once in awhile, I sway. Every once in awhile, I ask myself what the heck, why the heck ?!!? Those are the days when I think no one cares about my words but me. waaaa. Well, lucky for you, today is not one of those days. Today, I …

January 25, 2019
Fearless Authenticity

Fearless Authenticity

Sister ordered it back in September with the delightful declaration of “You need this book”. I received it a few days later with anticipation and a whole lotta gleeeeee for I KNEW I’d whip right through !! Yes, my youngest sibling was correct, THIS would be the PERFECT read for me. YaY Welp. Here we …

January 22, 2019
My Necklace

My Necklace

“Why do you wear your necklace all the time, Gramma?” Because … ♥ … I received it as a remembrance gift from Grandpa after Granny died. I was nine years old at the time & what started out as a chain, two trinkets and a lovely thought has now become my treasure. Somewhere down the …

January 20, 2019
Long Distance

Long Distance

I’m not quite sure what’s going on inside my brain these days. I’ve been spending an awful lot of time on Sentimental Street & I just can’t stop thinking about long distance love. Yep. Long distance love. I’ve probably mentioned a time or three that Mom’s hometown and my hometown are separated by 500 miles  …

January 19, 2019
! Jealous !

! Jealous !

I see the updates, I hear the talk. I watch intently as people prepare for this monster of a multi-color BLOB heading their way. Those shelves are for sure empty and lines were incredibly long as the masses grabbed shovels and blowers, bread, booze and whatever !! cause you just never know how long you’ll …

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