I know who I am. I am a part of God’s Love sent out to help brighten the lives of others when possible. There is so much suffering, pain, grief, mistreatment, cruelty, rage, poverty, frustration, fear, hatred, lying and stealing in this world. But there is always God’s help available if we ask for His … More Who Am I?
A picture is worth a thousand words. So I will let my photos of scenes of beauty speak for themselves. Enjoy. All photos are by Melodie Elaine Estes
One day, I stopped at a sandwich shop where wholesome sandwiches, with a variety of breads, cheeses, and meats, always made delicious meals. The bread is fresh baked and fills the restaurant with alluring aromas. With that kind of “atmosphere” the employees are always cheerful. That day there was a friendly woman behind the counter … More More Than Lunch
I love poetry. Even as a child, I loved it. Many of the old-timey poems, nursery rhymes, and songs were read or taught to me by my mother, father, or aunt. Our mother read poems and sang to us too. The first poem I remember was taught to me by my aunt. The Purple Cow … More One of My Simple Pleasures: Poetry
As a child, I grew up watching Westerns with my parents and siblings. My favorite animal was/is the horse. Each cowboy hero had his/her favorite horse. I loved horses, even though I only rode them as a child while they were chained to go around in circles. But the thrill of the sound of their … More I Love Horses
I loved my rocky horse, that I named “Trigger.” Here I am at 5 years of age. Since last August, I have wanted to share some thoughts on aging physically, mentally, and emotionally. Several years ago, I watched a television special about Westerns and aging gracefully. The narrator interviewed stars from the old Western cowboy … More Westerns and Aging Gracefully
Dear Sons and Daughters, As I get older I want to tell you how thankful I am for you all. I love each of you and your families so very much. I want to tell you some things that may help make your lives richer and may help you to find more beauty, joy, and … More To My Grown Children
This is part two of my post on Safe Online Dating. So you have corresponded with someone well enough to be very interested in them. So, how do you proceed safely? Please remember people are not always who they seem to be in emails or online conversations, and more specifically in person. 1. Make your … More Safe Online Dating (Part Two)
Online dating can be a scary experience if you don’t use some safety tips. Face it, in reality you really can’t know the person from one or even two messages or meetings. These are some helpful hints from my experience and from a friend’s advice from her online experience in dating. She now has a … More Tips on Safe Online Dating (Part One)
After two separate experiences with phishing, I felt it was time to do some research. I am over 70 years old and refuse to be tricked into believing someone who is a thief, ever again! So after doing some research and taking notes, I want to help others young or old who could be tricked … More Stop the Phishing!
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