The potential for snow in winter reminds me of the Blizzard of 1993; the one I will never forget and the only one I ever experienced. This storm covered a large swath of the Eastern United States. Look up Superstorm of 1993 for pictures For less than a year my husband, Hank, had been the … More The Blizzard of 1993
I am basically a very happy person. My parents used to wake up my sisters, brother and me with, “Rise and shine!” That was a great way to start your day for a young kid. It helped me look at life as a challenge with a positive attitude for the later trials of the day. … More Do What You Can Do
I have a fair grasp of how to use a computer, how to order things on the internet, and have been taught well to watch out for scammers! Well two years ago I made a bad decision and want to share it to help others not make the same mistake. One form of scamming is … More Phishing Anyone?
I learned a lesson about miracles and prayer blankets recently. I never heard of a prayer blanket before. Although there are also prayer shawls knitted or crocheted with the same purpose. My neighbor, Ms. S, makes prayer blankets from two pieces of material a yard long and a yard wide. She uses permanent press material … More A Blanket of Prayer
It’s wintertime in our country and other parts of the world. So bear with me. I think there is a conspiracy by stores to brainwash us. Allow me to explain. No matter how many blankets you have at home, when you enter a moderately warm store and have to thaw from the effects of the frigid, … More Soft, Warm and Fuzzy
Pink Lotus In my thirty-seven year long nursing career I cared for many patients, many of whom touched my heart in different ways. One lady who still has a place in my heart was a cancer patient, Ms. Jones. The first time I met her I was impressed with her indomitable spirit, her sense of … More Gift from a Cancer Patient
Happy New Year!! As I wrote this I realized how well this story could apply to preparing for the new year. Over the past 10 years I bought VHS tapes of old television shows, movies, and Disney movies that my family loved. I watched many of the Disney ones with my first son when he … More Out With The Old and in With The New
During times like these it is so easy for some people to hate others who are different from themselves or have different political, religious, or ethical standards. But we need to remember that God, (Spirit, Creator or however you name him) made us all. Some were given certain talents or skills or wisdom or physical … More The Love Chapter
Originally, my family Christmas plans were to be with my own family. But due to circumstances beyond our control I spent Christmas Eve with one neighbor/friend’s family and Christmas day with another neighbor/ friend’s family. M, my oldest son, was going to pick me up and drive me to see my second son, D and … More A Unique And Delightful Christmas
During the upcoming holiday season our focus turns to our families and all of the preparations and plans of celebrating the holidays with them. My life has been enriched by my family, the families of my original family, my own family and my friend-families. I have many happy memories of holidays from my childhood. My family … More Family, “Gotta Love ‘Em!”
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