I am the proverbial storyteller. My goal here is to share stories of joy, wisdom, and some of my life experiences and observations. I feel a deep appreciation for life and beauty. I love nature and all things living, (well, maybe not mosquitoes, and creepy dangerous things!) I am a retired nurse, who has dabbled in many different hobbies over the years. I have one cat, two grown sons, and the two wonderful daughters in law. and three beautiful grandchildren. I love my life in NC.
Now that it’s almost the Christmas season it might be a good time to call people who may not get phone calls. There is a large growing segment of senior citizens whose lives have become worse than what we think ours is now. For some of the elderly, the aging process or a disease has … More Just a Phone Call Away
Several years ago I attended the funeral of my elderly neighbor, Mr. Q. I experienced some thoughts and feelings from his death and funeral that I found at times to be upsetting, surprising and then comforting. Funerals are something I usually avoid when possible. I went to my father in law’s funeral this past year. … More A Neighbor’s Death Observed
Water is one of the most wonderful creations. There are so many kinds of bodies of water and all are a vital part of our lives. Here is a list of 10 things that make me thankful for water. There is another form of water that I find calming, beautiful, and fascinating: snow. The falling … More So Thankful for Water
I grew up in a home full of love. My parents loved each other. Their relationship and marriage were one of the most important parts of their and our (their four kid’s) lives. Our family’s health and happiness were also very important. Our parents had been through their own personal hardships and losses during their … More Thankful for My First Family
These two people are the parents of the children and are my daughter in law, C. and my second son, D. They are wonderful parents and have been married twenty years. L, F, and E I am so thankful for these three little people, who have been a precious part of my life. I … More Thankful for My Grandchildren 2
They each have their own personalities. L favors his mother’s hair, eyes, and face and loves to play soccer and Minecraft. F loves to play games too and enjoys the big yard they all have. Felix’s hair, eyes and skin tone favors his daddy’s. Each child is an individual with their own personalities, quirks, and … More Thankful for My Grandchildren!
I have had some very interesting experiences that I am thankful for. The events of our lives whether they be on a daily basis or are once in a lifetime events, help to shape who we become. Unusual experiences make our lives more interesting and unique. These events also give us stories to share with … More Thankful For My Life Experiences
I am, and have been for a long time a “tree hugger.” Being a teenager in the 60’s, I was a “flower child” of sorts. I loved living things and nature. I have always had a special bond with trees.Trees are a life form I love and respect. These sentinels of nature have “seen” history … More People And Trees
One day I was at a stop light and saw a man with a sign asking for help. I didn’t have any money on me but looked around in the car for something that might make his life a little easier. I had a straw, cowboy hat in the back of the car and offered … More You Matter!
I grew up in Greenville South Carolina. I lived there 22 years of my life. Our parents were good, loving people. When I was a child, my family lived on the corner of an active street and an area designated for “colored” people to live. We had a older gentleman and his wife who lived … More Why?
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