Dogs or cats? Norie passed away last year December of 2025, the life equivalent of an eighty year old human. She kept me company but liked to spend time lying in the sun sleeping on the screened in porch when we lived at the condominium. Norie showed how intelligent she was after my second son … More Norie, My Black Cat
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 was an adorable little … More To My Dear Family
If you had a time machine and could send just one message to your past self, what would it say? I learned that I am a good hearted woman, who genuinely cares about other people. I had felt for many years after marrying my husband and seeing him become angry and at times abusive. I … More Know Yourself
Today is my birthday! I am seventy-five years young. I’ve been told that I look younger than my seventy-five year old face and body actually shows. But I am healthy, at least I was until my back decided to remind me of my age, along with the 37 years I was a nurse on night … More Who Am I?
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
My parents chose great names for us four kids. My first name is Melodie. Moma loved music, as well as Daddy did. She learned to play the piano so well that she played for her father, who was the choir director in their church. (I don’t know why they used “ie” instead of “y” at … More Melodie, What’s in a Name?
I grew up in a family with two wonderful parents. My father taught each of us four kids how to drive safely. Over the years I learned first how to drive a Chevrolet Greenbriar van. With each car Daddy bought, I learned new skills and how to drive on slick roads, icy roads, snow, and … More A Sexy, Sporty Spitfire
First joy that awakens me, is my black cat, Norie. She jumps up on my bed and stares at me in the fading darkness, until I wake up to feed her. If I don’t wake up right away, she snuggles up by my head, and we doze for a while. Second joy is expectantly looking … More Five Daily Sources of Happiness for Me
