Over the Rainbow. Last week we had a spectacular double rainbow. It was so spectacular that my husband called me from his commute to tell me to grab my camera and shortly after that, a friend texted me to grab my camera because the rainbow was just that awesome! Unfortunately, my first sighting of it [...]
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Time Travel Tuesday – Is that snow?
Is That Snow? If you read yesterday's Blogiversary post, then you know that we got our first snow here in Southwest Virginia! It was beautiful. Now I'm ready for it to leave. When you are born and raised in South Florida, where 70 degrees constitutes wearing a hoodie, it takes a while to get accustomed [...]
Time Travel Tuesday – The Christmas Nail
Traditions. Most families have them. Whether they show up in holidays, weddings, other celebration, or in the daily workings of life. One of our family traditions was started when my children were very young. In the process of adding ornaments to our Christmas tree, I stumbled across the Christmas Nail. Christmas Nail. With Christmas [...]
The Love of a Father
The Love of a Father. A Father's Love is a thing to be treasured. In honor of my father's 60th birthday, I share my thoughts with all of you as well. My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person: He believed in me. -Jim Valvano Time seems to pass so quickly. [...]
Time Travel Tuesday- Tales From Christmas Past
The Christmas Caper of 1983. Christmas. 1983. As we quickly approach Christmas, I thought we could travel back this week to the days approaching Christmas of 1983. I had turned 6 years old a few months earlier. I had sent my letter off to Santa. Now the patient waiting began. The countdown of days. My [...]
Time Travel Tuesday -40 years
Love Story. A little ditty about Jack and Diane Two American kids growing up in the Heartland... Oh, wait...Wrong story. But this is still a love story about two teenagers. Only they were growing up in coastal, fishing town. 40 Years. Today my parents celebrate 40 years since they stood before a judge and [...]
Time Travel Tuesday-On the cusp of 13
On the Cusp of 13. Big hair, sunshine, and bubblegum pink lips! Today, I travel back to being 13. Why? Because this Friday, my youngest baby...my only girl, will turn 13. I will officially become the mother of all teenagers. It feels like it is coming too fast. I'm sure it [...]
Time Travel Tuesday- Child of the 80’s
Child of the '80s. I love music. Love, love, love, music. My kids will tell you otherwise, but that's because I can't stand it playing from a phone speaker first thing in the morning. Ok, truth be told, I can't stand much of anything in the morning. We have satellite radio in [...]
Thursday Doors- Hurricanes
Hurricanes. Today my thoughts are with all of my family and friends in Florida. Hurricane Matthew is barreling their way. As of right now, it is a Category 4 storm with 140 mph winds. It is expected to strengthen some before it reaches Florida. When I look at forecasted lines I see [...]
Time Travel Tuesday – Blowin’ in the wind
Blowing' in the Wind. Part of having a family history includes moments when those you spent time with are no longer here. Dates, places, sights, and smells.... all of these and so much more can trigger a memory that transports you back in time. Today, October 4th, would have been my Grandma Reva's 87th [...]