Growing up with tales and fables from other countries, parables and stories from the Bible; a collection of red books that held many poems, nursery rhymes, and fairy tales, I became enchanted with storytelling and reading. Then I began telling my own stories (well not quite the same. You know how kids have to figure out … More Who is Joyful2beeblog’s Blogger?
Today was my mothers birthday. This is in her honor. Our mother was the rock or our family. She and Daddy were such an amazing team as parents. I seem to remember they used Dr. Spock, a famous pediatrician in the 40’s and 50’s, (not to be confused with Mr. Spock on Star Trek!) as … More Thank You, Moma and Daddy
Growing up in the 50’s, I wasn’t around African American kids much since sadly they went to separate schools, churches, and lived in different neighborhoods then. But I lived part of my childhood on the edge of black folks’ neighborhood. We always spoke to our neighbors and smiled when we knew them. Then I learned … More Who Should We Love
I pride myself on my love of nature and self-taught knowledge of nature and animals. My parents sought to give my siblings and I many rich, educational, wonderful adventures as we traveled to Mexico, the World’s Fair, Expo 67, in Montreal, the mountains, beaches, zoos, and camping in our travel trailer, and later a mobile … More I Tried!!
My first son’s early years were started with Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood. Do you remember the words of his song at the beginning of each show? Here is a link to Mr. Rogers singing his song. https://www.misterrogers.org/videos/wont-you-be-my-neighbor/ The last verse’s words evoke much thinking. In case you didn’t watch the video, here is the last verse … More Are You a Good Neighbor?
Knowing that you were born in 1901, I knew you grew up in difficult times. I loved the picture (below) of you and your mother, my great grandmother, (named Big Mama by my father, as a child). Both of you have such comfortable and sweet smiles in the photo below. Below the photo, is a … More Dear Grandmother T. (Part 1)
I have written a series of posts about my own experiences with domestic abuse and violence. In order to deal with some painful experiences in my adult life; and to increase my self-confidence and self-understanding, I decided first to write a letter to myself as a little girl. I wrote these several years ago for … More Letter To My Childhood Self
I am thankful for my childhood family. Our parents passed away many years ago and joined their ancestors with God/ Spirit/Creator. But we kids still have each other to share memories and to support each other. We are all rather scattered across the United States, as are our nieces and nephews and cousins. But a … More Thankful for Family Memories
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?
What is the cheapest, most contagious, most healthy activity for the body, mind and spirit that you can do, that doesn’t even involve sweating and exercise? Laughter!! The best kind of laughter are the good, joyful kind; shared by loved ones or just one person. While still a child, I started early in this daily … More Healing, Bonding, Joyful Laughter
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