Which good memories are better — the recent and vivid ones, or those that time has covered in a sweet haze? I've written before about our elderly neighbor, Lucille. Back in February she experienced another fall; her fourth in as many years. She's been in a nursing home since then and a few weeks ago told us that … Continue reading 101 Years Old And Memories Are Vivid
Year: 2014
Twisted Grapes
Today's photo challenge: Twist These grapes are growing, crawling and twisting up the side of the garage; protected from critters thanks to the fences protecting the rest of the garden. Today's thank you is to my husband for his green thumb and patience when it comes to growing beautiful things. Can't wait to make jelly in … Continue reading Twisted Grapes
Where Will All These Kids Sit?
Who’s the last person you saw before reading this prompt? Whether it’s a family member, a coworker, or a total stranger, write a post about what that person is thinking right now. The person I saw just before reading this prompt was my co-worker, Lee. He’s a lovely man, into retirement from his second career and … Continue reading Where Will All These Kids Sit?
Anywhere Door, I’ll Take That, Please
Pick Your Gadget: Your local electronics store has just started selling time machines, anywhere doors, and invisibility helmets. You can only afford one. Which of these do you buy, and why? Anywhere door--in the hope that it's also is an anytime door! And by any time I mean, when I feel like it I could … Continue reading Anywhere Door, I’ll Take That, Please
I Promised Myself About a Hundred Times
Tell us about one thing (or more) that you promised yourself you’d accomplish by the end of the year. How would you feel once you do? What if you don’t? On more than one occasion, in fact probably more than 100 times, I've declared that "I'm going to lose this weight!" I thought by asserting my … Continue reading I Promised Myself About a Hundred Times
On the Block – Photo Challenge Catch Up
As I was looking through some pictures I've taken this spring, this one of a lonely forsythia popped off the screen. It's on the block I walk to get from my office to our childcare center across the way. I've been waiting to see what would flower first in this yard tucked behind the green shoulder-high … Continue reading On the Block – Photo Challenge Catch Up
“Boys Will Be Boys” Follow-Up
I've experienced days, like most people, of deep, deep sadness or despair. Grief, loss, loneliness, each powerful emotions that can cripple anyone from living a life of joy and happiness. I don't know anyone who can work through trauma on their own and no one should ever have to, ever. On Thursday I blogged about … Continue reading “Boys Will Be Boys” Follow-Up
Gorgeous Gowns
The photo challenge this week took me back to the pictures I have from the Flower and Garden Show my husband and I went to in February. There were so many cool things to see there, but after reading the prompt for today's post I immediately thought of this one. It kind of reminds me of the … Continue reading Gorgeous Gowns
Boys Will Be Boys Is Unacceptable
More often than not, I'm happy to say where I went to college. I had a great experience as an undergrad, involved in activities, being a student leader; oh, and going to classes that I enjoyed with terrific faculty. Yesterday though, I heard about a classmate's daughter and the horrible incident that is forever a … Continue reading Boys Will Be Boys Is Unacceptable
Happy Trees
Due to my long day at work, this is what I didn't get to see in the sunlight today (I took this picture over the weekend). It's the single most beautiful tree our neighborhood; at least it is to me. For the past six springs I've looked forward to seeing it in full color, like it is … Continue reading Happy Trees
365 Days of Thank You 