This is the story of my two sons and the wonderful families they have. I am one thankful, joyful, happy, mother and grandmother. I have enjoyed watching my two sons grow into adults and marry two wonderful women! Our firstborn child to my husband and me was our son, M., who grew and after elementary … More To My Dear Family
Summer is still quite present, but Fall will begin soon enough. The evenings and nights will get cooler, and later, the days will too. The light summer clothes will be put away for the warmer fall slacks and tops to be unpacked. There is always hesitancy about the “changing of the guard” with my wardrobe … More Why Do I Have So Many Clothes!
Forgiveness is something that can come with time. But self love and self care come first. Once you can see and understand a good bit about yourself, you can learn to forgive yourself for wrongdoings and mistakes. We all have to learn not to beat ourselves up emotionally or mentally over a transgression or error. … More You Need to Forgive Yourself First
Roses come in a variety of colors. Over the years, each color has become an expression of a particular emotion. This use of roses’ symbolism started in the 18th century in a poem by Robert Burns titled “Red, Red Rose,” in which he describes his beloved as a red rose. Roses have different meanings based … More No Roses for Me
Yes! I am older now! But I love my life, being aware of the beauty around me, remembering the memories of joy and love from my life. Knowing my life is a good one filled with wonderful family, friends, and neighbors. Now is the time for me to remember and think about my life. I … More Getting Older Thankfully
I have comfortable studio apartment in a nice Senior Living building, that I treasure more than any other spot. After my husband passed away years ago, I bought a “Comfort Number Select” bed which I knew cost a bit but I also knew that I was going to probably need the features it possessed. Having … More A Space of My Own
My brother James “Ted” Theodore added this very informative and interesting information about our maternal grandmother on a recent post 11-03-2022. Here is his information from talking with our grandmother and his own experience working in the very same mill as she did. “I worked at the same mill, Dunean J.P. Stevens, as an Industrial … More The Mill Work Our Grandmother Did
Everyone gets sad sometimes. I can pretty much identify with this feeling and more. My problems are minor compared to the losses of so many others around the world. In times like these, it is easy to be overwhelmed with grief, sadness, or hopelessness. All of these, sadly, are parts of life on a much … More The Healing of Laughter
By Melodie Elaine Estes To love freely: a heart pouring out, self sacrificing love. To laugh joyfully: a tears flowing, side-splitting mirth. To work tenaciously; an energetic, give it your “all you got” labor. To give liberally: a gifts flowing, both hands open generosity. To observe reverently: a wide-eyed, awe filled gazing. To dream fervently: … More My Life Goals
Several years ago, I was driving towards my home, down an intermittently busy two lane road. I noticed a large lump moving along from the side of the road into the middle of my lane ahead of me. I passed on by avoiding a rather large turtle. But then I started thinking about this strange … More I Met An Alligator Turtle!
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