I read in the news today that Doris Day died. She was 97 years old. As a child, I loved her movies and most particularly loved to here her sing. One of my favorites was "Que Sera Sera". What will be, will be. So true; we don't know what tomorrow holds for us. Today is… Continue reading YESTERDAY, TODAY AND TOMORROW
This past week our little town has been celebrating its annual, major event that involves raffles, beauty contests, a talent show, a parade and a carnival. It means good food, people getting involved in various ways: planning, implementing, producing, and volunteering for booths and parade entries and, oh lots of things. There's a contest to… Continue reading SMALL TOWNS AND FRIENDSHIPS
Sometimes people say they are speaking the truth when they should just be quiet. "I'm just speaking my mind." "That's just me." "If you don't want to hear the truth, then leave." Ever hear anyone say something along these lines? Often times, people say these things out of a perverse need to either have something… Continue reading TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES
California experienced a great deal of rain this past winter, and as a result we have been experiencing what has been called a 'superbloom'. The desert and hills of California were awash with color as we saw things bloom more profusely than anything we have seen in years. My yard is also experiencing a 'superbloom';… Continue reading SUPERBLOOM AND WORDS
I was thinking about my Dad today. I've been reading a book set in England during World War II. Dad was in the army during the war, but he was in the Pacific. He never saw active combat, but he did witness some pretty awful things. Mostly, he didn't talk about his time in the… Continue reading REMINISCING ABOUT MY DAD
Life is all about going forward; change and getting on with life. No matter what you have had to go through, are still going through or trying to get over...., whatever life has thrown at you, you keep moving. If you stop you stagnate, turn into a vegetable and cease living. Sometimes, it's a long,… Continue reading GOING FORWARD
All the jungle is gone! Now it is time for me to start working on that end of the yard....training and pruning rose bushes; perhaps planting more to fill in the empty spaces. Some of the remaining trees are good, standing tall, willowy, and nicely attractive. But there are some that will need to be… Continue reading PRUNING AND GETTING RID OF THE UNDERGROWTH!
It's not as hot today, but still quite warm. My sister and I couldn't handle the hot nights coming so quickly after our lovely cool nights....so last night we turned the air conditioner on so we could have a better sleeping temperature. I love summer more than winter, love the sunshine and the heat when… Continue reading SUMMERTIME OR NOT; HERE IT COMES!
What is life without God? When I look around and see so many who are sad, worn down by life; whose lives are full of trouble and sorrow, I grieve for them because they do not know the goodness of God. It isn't about whether things in your life are hard or easy. In this… Continue reading GOD IS GOOD
Recently, my daughter and her girls had the sad duty of putting their family dog to sleep.She was in a lot of pain, her body was shutting down and letting her go peacefully to sleep was a blessing for her....but very hard on my girls. She was a wonderful family pet; loved to play ball… Continue reading THE SHORT LIVED LIVES OF PETS
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