Almost forty-two years ago we left Japan for Maine. I remember standing in the living room of our government quarters in Bangor, ME with tears running down my face. I was homesick. Not homesick for my hometown, but, lonesome for the familiarity of living in Japan. I wanted to be able to walk down theContinue reading “Scrapbooks….”
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Juggling…
I have a faint memory from childhood of having juggling balls. I remember looking at the direction book and practicing with them. I think I was able to get up to three balls. I was excited at what I could do, but when I tried the fourth ball, I became discouraged and quit. Isn’t thatContinue reading “Juggling…”
Home of Quaker State, Pennzoil and Me…
Originally posted on dearanonymousfriend:
Welcome to Oil City, Pennsylvania! The title of this post is obsolete. Quaker State Oil and Pennzoil are now in the great state of Texas. I lived in Oil City for 19 years and have not lived there for 37+ years now. But, Quaker State oil and Pennzoil were founded there,…
24 years
As she often does, my niece who writes over at PDA: Positive Disabled Adult has hit it out of the ballpark. Here are her words. Proud does not even begin to describe how I feel about her. via 24 years
Hope…
Hubby and I have been busy traveling the past month. For Easter, we celebrated with our dear friends along with Little Man (who is not so little anymore) and his folks. It was a wonderful time to celebrate and catch up. The week after Easter we traveled to Florida to see Little Miss and herContinue reading “Hope…”
Start being brave
From my precious niece, her words, her experience, my pride. Please visit her page and leave comments. Thank you. Cathi (DAF) via Start being brave
Words…
I haven’t been on my blog much the past few weeks, but, I have been writing. I have spent the past couple of months writing, thinking and preparing for a Bible Study that I have shared with a wonderful group of ladies at my church. It is always an honor to speak and this timeContinue reading “Words…”
The ticking sound of time
Prelude: This post is by my very talented niece, Beth. Please take the time to read this, it’s awesome! But, also visit her blog, PDA: The Positive Disabled Adult. Leave some comments for her, she deserves to be read and read often. She leaves me inspired and encouraged and especially during this season, we needContinue reading “The ticking sound of time”
Life is like a Ferris wheel
“If you’re gonna make a change, you’re gonna have to operate from a belief that says life happens not to me, but for me” -Tony Robbins It’s been said a million … Source: Life is like a Ferris wheel
45 years ago…
Forty-five years ago today was the last day I was by myself. The 17th of September, 1971, I went about my day. Our teachers were on strike and I was at home most likely doing nothing, but reveling in the extended summer vacation the lower class-men at the high school had. The seniors continued onContinue reading “45 years ago…”
