There is so much to look forward to in the new year–most of which is unknown to us at this point, but we can be grateful for it even so. A little change in my blog posts is ahead. I’m going to post every other week instead of once … Continue reading →
Years ago my husband Charles and I decided to write down a daily blessing and put it in a basket and then empty it from time to time and enjoy rereading each one and giving thanks all over again. My, we were blessed–everything from selling our condo when … Continue reading →
Now that I am in a coloring club, I’m paying amore attention than usual to the artistic use of pencils, brushes, crayons, and paints. We have two beautiful artists in residence here. They paint or sketch as they are moved, and we all benefit from their talent. They … Continue reading →
I think I shared this photo of an ‘apple a day’ on a recent blog and decided it fit here too, the Friday after Thanksgiving when I’m writing this. Today we had a wonderful weekly activity called “Fix Yourself Friday.” What … Continue reading →
This post missed the deadline so here it is. I am so grateful for you dear friends and readers. You’ve encouraged me to keep writing and you’ve followed my journey. Today, as we prepare for Thanksgiving I’m going to offer a few of my favorite quotes on gratitude. “Gratitude … Continue reading →
On Friday, we took a beautiful drive to Lexington, KY to see Charles’ brother Robert and his wife Helen. For those who don’t know, Charles is my late husband. The trees were in their colorful autumn dress and the fluffy clouds overhead made me aware once again of how … Continue reading →
My nephew Christian on the 6th and my oldest daughter Julie on the 7th. Love you both. Hello November with its chilly winds, autumn leaves, cozy sweaters and mugs of hot chocolate or warm apple cider. I’m spending time coloring for fun with our new Coloring Club and reading … Continue reading →
I can write but I can’t draw or paint. I tried and so did everyone else–some funny, some creepy, some beautiful. We had so much fun–like little kids with paints and sponges and brushes and pumpkins large and small. Our ‘home’ is filled with decorations for this time of … Continue reading →
“Did you know that a pumpkin can be steamed, roasted, fried, shredded into dishes, or eaten raw? The basic preparation after washing and cutting, is to: Scoop out the innards. The flesh of big pumpkins is perfect for soups and curries. The flesh of smaller pumpkins, squash and gourds … Continue reading →