Sometimes we go back in time to think about our past. We remember our family and friends. Most of mine have passed, but I still remember the joy we had at one time. Time has passed for most of them, my two best friends in high school are gone now. Other friends I have lost …
Growing up in the hills of East Tennessee, we didn\’t make a big thing about Labor Day. We lived on a farm and we worked on Labor Day. At least the grown-ups did. Being dirt poor, we did not have a cookout or a picnic. My parents and grandparents worked. Our cash crop was tobacco. …
The power of positive thinking. How many times have we heard in different classes from teens to our seventies that we must be positive. It is hard with wo much negativity around, but we feel so much better when we think positive thoughts. Everyone knows someone that can only say things that hurt people. The …
As I get older, I find the curve balls life throws me are more upsetting. When my grandchildren were growing up, they played all sports, one is still playing football. They were thrown curve balls in each game. Something did not go along with the planned play. They would become upset. Life throws us curve …
In 2006, I decided I wanted to write a book, but I had no idea what kind of a book I\’d write. In fact, I did not know one genre from another, I only knew I wanted to put words on paper. A friend of mine told me I could do it. I always wanted …
Changes In Our Lives I\’ve never liked change. Maybe it\’s my age, but I still don\’t like it. I don\’t think I ever have. Change is part of life. It\’s kinda like snakes. I don\’t like them, but they are essential to the universe. Therefore I tolerate them. This has been a hard week for …
Trials and Pleasures of Growing Old All week, I\’ve thought about this post. Several things ran through my brain about what would be catchy to write about. It seems when I sit down at the computer that the right things come to mind. The pleasure for us is a vegetable garden. My husband loves to …
How Old Is Old? You\’ve heard the saying. \”You\’re as old as you feel\”? I believe that is true. When you look at some older people who are active, you wonder how they do it? The first one that comes to mind is Moses. You\’ve heard of him, the man who lead the children of …
How Does Your Garden Grow? Several years ago, my husband and I decided to purchase one hardy hibiscus. We learned the hardy hibiscus can be left out all winter. In the spring, beautiful growth and flowers come back. The one we bought is called a Dinner Plate. The blooms are as large as a dinner …
Each day is a treasure. Each friend is a joy. Each family member is cherished. This is something I learned several years ago. I think it\’s one reasons why I enjoy life so much. Humor me with my story. Seventeen years ago, on April 5, 2004, I entered a hospital for an easy laparoscopy hernia …
