Tonight Steve and I went to the Riverside Congregational Church's annual Roast Beef Dinner. It's named for my brother-in-law's late father, Bob Olson. We arrived after the serving had begun and walked into Bristol Hall. Five long rows of tables end to end, lined with white plastic table cloths and chairs running down either side. The … Continue reading Roast Beef Dinner, My Fourth Grade Teacher, and Pumpkin Ice Cream
It Can Happen In Church, Too!
Historically, today, All Saints Day, is a holy day of obligation in the church. As a kid I could recite each of these days of mandatory attendance at mass, because they were emblazoned on our brains through constant repetition as we memorized our Baltimore Catechism. I looked them up just now on Google, and sure … Continue reading It Can Happen In Church, Too!
Stop Rocking, Grandma
I'm taking a bit of a shortcut today because I posted to my other blog already. I'm sharing it here with you now. Enjoy!
First Day, She Helped!
Three years and seven months ago I started my new job where I currently work. I love my job; probably because I get to use all the skills I've picked up along the way and feel as though I'm really helping people. There was one particular person on that first day, who was remarkably helpful … Continue reading First Day, She Helped!
Who Really Listens?
Who listens to you, really listens? During different times in our lives, both sad and happy, there are go-to people who we seek out to share our news. It's not always the same people. I think we tend to go to the same person for all of our happy news and change pace for all … Continue reading Who Really Listens?
Best Advice, Ever!
The site that hosts my blog, WordPress.com, has this terrific tool for bloggers called the Weekly Writing Challenge. Today's challenge, in essence, what's the best or worst advice you've ever gotten? A perfect writing prompt for today's thank you. When my husband and I had guardianship of our three grandchildren there was so much to … Continue reading Best Advice, Ever!
Giving Without Expectation
Last week, on his birthday, I shared a thank you to my brother-in-law, Paul. I have more than a few brothers-in-law and each is special; not only because they love my sisters! My brother-in-law, Jon, also celebrated his birthday this month. He and my sister have been together since college! It rained like crazy on their … Continue reading Giving Without Expectation
11th Grade Homeroom
I love it when I see on Facebook pictures posted from high school days. I must admit the only pictures I have are in my yearbook from senior year, which is sitting in a milk crate in my basement. The wonder of Facebook certainly is the unexpected, and fun, finds that pop up almost daily. … Continue reading 11th Grade Homeroom
Vacation All I Ever Wanted…
As of 6:00 pm today I am on vacation. I'm not going anywhere special and I don't intend to do anything outrageously spectacular. It is simply that, for the next 9 days I don't have to do anything I don't want to do, in particular go to work. I can sleep late, read the 4 … Continue reading Vacation All I Ever Wanted…
An Unexpected Support
Have you ever been in a car accident? I've been in one. A few years ago I was driving in the neighborhood where my office is located on my way home at the end of the day. It was the time of day when the sun is just low enough that it blinds you, even … Continue reading An Unexpected Support
365 Days of Thank You 