Snow by Melodie Elaine Estes
December 17, 2025
By Melodie Elaine Estes I wrote this several years ago and thought it would be fun to read on a cold, drizzly day while we wait for real snow!
Tag: Memories
A Manger of Memories
December 14, 2025
This wooden manger puzzle holds many Christmas memories for me. The distinctive pieces fit only a certain way into the wooden box made to resemble a shed. My husband and I bought it and two more just like it at a Christmas Craft Show in our home town, Greenville, SC, well over thirty years ago. … More A Manger of Memories
Thankful for My First Family
November 29, 2025
I grew up in a home full of love. My parents loved each other. Their relationship and marriage were one of the most important parts of their and our (their four kid’s) lives. Our family’s health and happiness were also very important. Our parents had been through their own personal hardships and losses during their … More Thankful for My First Family
Symbols and Memories
September 19, 2025
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
Memories, And A Space of My Own
August 13, 2025
I have two places in my home that I treasure more than any other spots. One is my bedroom. When my husband was living, he had health and emotional issues. While he was alive and more so after his stroke, (from which he recovered most of his sense of balance) everything was placed for his … More Memories, And A Space of My Own
Westerns and Aging Gracefully
March 26, 2025
Me and my Trigger Since last August, I have wanted to share some thoughts on aging physically, mentally, and emotionally. Several years ago, I watched a special on the television about Westerns and aging gracefully. The narrator interviewed stars from the old Western cowboy shows. They shared their memories and experiences during their shows. As … More Westerns and Aging Gracefully
Thankful for Family Memories
November 6, 2024
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
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