Category Archives: holiday

Grandparents Day 2023.

It’s National Grandparents Day 2023, a Hallmark-type holiday to collectively celebrate and honor our grandparents. I never met my paternal grandparents as they both passed away when my father was in his teens, but I’ve written at least a half-dozen … Continue reading

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Father’s Day 2023:  “We are Family!”

There were goslings galore this Spring of 2023. I admit I was shutter happy and you’ll see some today, next week as I continue my roam along the River and finally, there will be a post from when I mixed, … Continue reading

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Season’s Treatings!

One could liken the non-stop parade of tantalizing goodies to a snowball rolling downhill, accumulating a little more snow as it picks up speed. Hopefully you did not pick up a few more inches around your waistline from holiday treats! … Continue reading

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“(There’s No Place Like) Home for the Holidays.”

I hope the fond memories of time spent with friends and loved ones this past weekend will warm your heart during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. If you’re lucky, you’ll avoid crunch time as Christmas approaches if … Continue reading

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The butcher, the baker, the candlestick maker ….

I’m sure lots of prep went into your Thanksgiving feast, even before today and, whether it was bopping from store to store, or simply from aisle to aisle … food, glorious food, was and is top of mind today. And, … Continue reading

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Awaiting The Great Pumpkin and/or Peanutty Treats.

I threw off the blanket, even though I was ready to burrow back down for a few more minutes of snooze time. Then I remembered I had a mission, so I swung my legs over the side of the bed, … Continue reading

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And just like that …

… (snapping fingers), the unofficial end of Summer has arrived. Does it seem like we just heralded the gateway to Summer on Memorial Day weekend, or are you just done with Summer? MOST people around the world griped about the … Continue reading

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Father’s Day 2022.

Time to fête the fathers in our life for their special day. My Mother’s Day post was all about Mama Goose – first, her nest brimming with eggs and then her five sweet goslings. How could I top that? And … Continue reading

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Mother’s Day 2022.

No matter the stage … … or the age … … a mother’s love is universal, human or otherwise. I’m sure we will all identify with this quote: “The power of a mother’s love is greater than any force on … Continue reading

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Easter Greetings 2022.

In a perfect world, the photo shoot for my Easter blog post would find me, Your Roving Reporter, tripping down the perimeter path, clutching onto a brightly colored, beribboned wicker basket and doling out treats to my furry and feathered … Continue reading

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