This is an iron corner shelf system with ceramic tile shelves. I think I bought this after 2009 when I was decorating my home. At first I kept African violets or knick-knacks on it. Now the shelf holds memories for me to see and to remember the people I knew who gave me some of … More Symbols and Memories
Today 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. It was a military … More A Neighbor’s Death Observed
I had to have Sister, my cat, euthanized before New Years Day 2018. Sister was a very sweet tempered, actually polite, timid gray and brown tabby with white legs and a white collar. She developed diabetes from a pituitary brain tumor sometime in the last two years. The slowly worsening diabetes made her so hungry … More How Do You Know When?
The revolt of my two cats has taken a turn for the best for them and for me. For the background story see: https://joyful2beeblogs.com/2025/07/30/my-cats-are-revolting/. The primary plan Norie was put on a weight reduction diet and lost one pound within the prescribed amount of time. The plan involved feeding the maintenance amount of foods to … More ‘The Cats Won! Maybe I Did Too.
Norie is the clown. She makes me laugh every morning by lying on the floor on her back as I get ready to sit on the bed to put my shoes on. She looks up at me with her paws dropped on her chest and her legs splayed open, just begging for me to tickle … More My Cats Are a Blessing
Norie is my sixteen year old black cat. As two old gals, we pretty much understand how to live together. I have always tried to learn and respect her likes and dislikes. I also never try to scare her or lie to her; so she trusts me. If I accidentally step on her tail or … More Norie Understands
 Leo, in honor of your birthday, I am sharing this on my blog. This is your story about your arrival in this world. We are all so glad you are here. You are here!! We have waited so long for your arrival. Your family has been dreaming of your being in our lives far … More Welcome to Your New World, My Dear Grandson Leo
Last year was one for the records! 2025 is a new year!! Let’s make it one we will remember as a wonderful, positive, love-filled one. That doesn’t happen magically. We have to want it to be a better year enough to make it a better year. Make a difference We may not be able to change … More Make This New Year a Great One!
This blog post was written by Josaiawrites (Jo of “I’m Not Dead Yet” blogs. The link to the original is: https://josaia.com/2924/11/13/how-do-we-heal-this-division/ I feel sad about the deep division in our country. I don’t want to debate political views here, as we have had enough of that recently. I want us to come back together, as … More How Do We Heal This Division
(This post was written several years ago. Isaac is continuing to grow and enjoy life.) I want to express thanks for people, stories, and incidents that have inspired or impacted my life in positive ways. My niece once posted the question, “What inspires you?” My mind was barraged with a number of different inspirational heroes … More Thankful for Children
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