Tag Archives: holiday

The Gathering.

On Thursday many of you will gather with loved ones and friends to give thanks for food and other blessings.  As we ease into Thanksgiving week, I want to update you on MY “family” of furry and feathered friends at … Continue reading

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Gosling-palooza!

They were coming right at me, a passel of goslings, with their parents bringing up the rear!  Yikes!  I had no time to hide, or even duck into my car to escape them. Well, truth be told, there were no … Continue reading

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RED-dy, Set, Go!!

This week we go all out for the color red and hearts.  Not only is it National Heart Month, but it is the week leading up to Valentine’s Day, the holiday when chocolate abounds, chubby cupids are flitting about and … Continue reading

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Hmm – Food for Thought: Lotsa Dips + Chips = Big Hips! #Wordless Wednesday #New Year’s resolutions #Fat-bottomed squirrels

Wordless Wednesday – allow your photo(s) to tell the story. Click me

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Embracing Fall and having some fun.

Even before the frost was on the pumpkin, I knew I should try to get a few more “Walktober” excursions under my belt.  As you know, I really look forward to October, my favorite month of the year, with its … Continue reading

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Dad’s Day 2024.

It’s a day to fete our fathers. I think most of you know why there are scant references to my father in this forum, so suffice it to say that to me, Father’s Day is a grim reminder of days … Continue reading

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Sentimental scribbles.

Another Mother’s Day is upon us, a time to bask in the love of your offspring and/or to honor your Mom and make her feel special. As most of you know, I lost my mom in 2010, but not a … Continue reading

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Spooky stuff (kinda sorta) for your Halloween.

Things are not always as they seem to be in THE WITCHING SEASON. In fact I am going to share a few instances from my recent Fall meanderings illustrating that fact. But first, I have to tell you that over … Continue reading

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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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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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