Category Archives: Americans

A Vegan Apocalypse?

Posted on July 10, 2020 by

When I was a little girl, the dinosaurs had pretty much died out, but hippies began to roam the earth. They stayed around for awhile, but by the time I was 11, though they didn’t die out, they did hang … Continue reading →

Posted in 1960's, America, Americans, Animals, Attitude, Childhood, Conspiracies, Differences, diversity, Family, Food, Growing Up, Health, Hippies, Humor, Life, Moms, Shoes, Uncategorized, Vegans, Vegetarians, Zombie Apocalypse | 1 Comment

Long Life Birthday

Posted on June 5, 2020 by

Birthdays were always an important part of my childhood, probably because my Mom loved hers so much that it would last for the entire month of her birth. When my children were small, I always enjoyed coming up with themes … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, America, Americans, Animals, Birthdays, Caring, Childhood, Children, China, Chinese Long Life Party, Chinese roots, diversity, Ethnicity, Family, Florida, Food, Home, Humor, Husbands, Life, Memories, Moms, National Parks, Senior Moments, Sesame Street, Siblings, Uncategorized, Yellowstone National Park | 2 Comments

These Are The Days…

Posted on April 24, 2020 by

…That try women’s souls. You can tell because it’s all over Facebook and everyone knows if it’s on Facebook, it must be true. For example ~ A “selfie” video post of a woman. It was dark where she was, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, America, Americans, Attitude, Challenges, Children, Differences, Facebook, Family, Hide and Seek, Home, Humor, Husbands, Husbands and Wives, Life, Marriage, Memories, Men and Women, Moms, Parenting Small Children, Quarantine, Uncategorized, Women | 1 Comment

I Eat Chia Seeds And I Know Things…

Posted on April 10, 2020 by

Well, I know “some” things. I know things about chia seeds and, because I love it so much, I know things about my family. But first, chia seeds… I confess, it took me a very long time to eat chia … Continue reading →

Posted in America, Americans, Attitude, Caring, Challenges, Change, Chia Pets, Chia Seeds, Childhood, Decades, Encouragement, Family, Freedom, Generations, Grandmother, Gratefulness, Growing Up, Happiness, Hope, Humor, Life, Memories, The Greatest Generation, The Human Spirit, Tragedy and Triumph, Uncategorized, Wisdom, World War I, World War II | 4 Comments

A Woman With a View

Posted on March 27, 2020 by

Every now and then, I come across something that I know I want to share. This post, from a dear lady in our church, is one of those. She has a perspective that we all need, one of faith, hope, … Continue reading →

Posted in Americans, Attitude, Bible, Blessings, Caring, Christians, Church, Courage, Encouragement, Faith, Faithfulness, Friends, Happiness, Hope, Humor, Life, Lord, Love, Trust, Uncategorized, Wisdom, Women | 1 Comment

Curling Night Anyone?

Posted on March 20, 2020 by

“Well, there is one good thing about a national crisis (whether it be a blizzard, a hurricane, or a pandemic) it levels the playing field for everyone. We’re all in the same boat.” These wise words were spoken by my … Continue reading →

Posted in America, Americans, Animals, Attitude, Blessings, Caring, Coffee, Courage, Curling, Dogs, Eternity, Faith, Family, Generations, Grandmother, Grandson, Gratefulness, Happiness, Health, History, Home, Humor, Husbands, Jobs, Life, Mr. Rogers, New Jersey, Pride, Remember, The Human Spirit, Uncategorized, Women, World War II | 2 Comments

That “Certain” Age

Posted on February 21, 2020 by

Last week I was informed by my doctor that I had reached that certain age when parts of my body are beginning to shrink! I have to admit, my first thoughts went to trimmer thighs, smaller hips, and a flatter … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Americans, Attitude, Challenges, Change, Cleaning, Courage, Getting Old, Happiness, Health, Humor, Life, Senior Moments, Shrinking, That Certain Age, Turning 60, Uncategorized, Walking | Leave a comment

It’s A Wonderful Life ~ Jimmy Stewart in WWII

Posted on December 27, 2019 by

Like a lot of people right around Christmas time, I love to watch It’s a Wonderful Life.  Recently, I read this article and saw that movie in a whole new light. It’s a wonderful article. I hope you enjoy it! … Continue reading →

Posted in America, Americans, Angels, Christmas, Courage, Faith, Faithfulness, Family, Freedom, Generations, History, Humor, It's A Wonderful Life, Jimmy Stewart, Life, Old Movies, The Human Spirit, Tragedy and Triumph, Tribute, Uncategorized, World War II | Leave a comment

A Public Service Announcement

Posted on November 29, 2019 by

  Today, the day I write my blog, is Thanksgiving, my favorite holiday. Today I will be elbow deep in Turkey, not the country, just the bird. For that reason, I will make this blog short and sweet…just like me. … Continue reading →

Posted in Americans, Attitude, Family, Friends, Humor, Life, Prayer, Thanksgiving | Leave a comment

Caring is Sharing

Posted on November 8, 2019 by

The Great Depression in the United States began in October of 1929 and, essentially, lasted until we entered World War II in December of 1941. My Dad and his two brothers were born in the middle of the Great Depression, … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, America, Americans, appliances, Caring is Sharing, Challenges, Childhood, Christians, Faith, Faithfulness, Family, Fathers and Mothers, Friends, Getting Old, God, History, Home, Humor, Life, Love, Memories, Prayer, September 11, 2001, The Human Spirit, Uncategorized | 1 Comment