I virtually never watch daytime TV except on some rare occasions in hotel rooms. Each time I am reminded of why I don’t bother at home – there is nothing worth watching. In a way I find that rather sad as I have fond childhood memories of watching morning television during the summer when school…
Grandma’s Tea
If you know me at all you no doubt realize that I’m crazy about tea. My grandmother is responsible for this. She gave me my first sips of sweet tea in my bottle at about six months of age thereby curing me of an intestinal illness that had my mother frantic with worry. Obviously…
Pioneer Play and Little House on the Prairie
Many a summer evening my cousin and I would spend the night at our grandparents’ house. My cousin lived next door, my grandparents right behind us and all three of our yards adjoined. Sue and I would take our baths and after Grandma had gently combed out our long, wet hair, we’d curl up on…
Memory Lane Monday ~ Uncle Ed
I had intended to share some special memories of my Uncle Ed in today’s post but this has been a really difficult day for me and I just can’t do it. Maybe one of these days but not just yet. Instead I’ll just share a few pictures. This was taken at the Dana Point harbor…
Memory Lane Monday ~ Our Sunshine Baby
Today is our daughter’s 26th birthday. I simply cannot imagine where the time has gone because it just doesn’t seem that long ago that I heard the words, “It’s a girl!”. Yes, there actually was a time when most of us didn’t know the sex of our babies until they were born. I don’t know…
Sweet Tea and Saltines ~ Childhood Memories From a Simpler Time
The summers of my childhood were a gentle time of long, sunny days spent playing with my cousins and brothers. My cousin and best friend in the whole wide world lived next door. Nearly every summer morning Sue and I would load up our doll strollers and push them along the hard-packed desert sand path…
Memory Lane Monday ~ Cheeseburgers and Milkshakes
My family took a vacation every year while I was growing up and we always drove. I’ve never been much of a fan of the usual breakfast foods so if we stopped for breakfast at a diner or someplace like Denny’s, I usually ordered a cheeseburger and chocolate milkshake. Apparently my mother had done the…
Memory Lane Monday…Jack LaLanne
Last night I read that Jack LaLanne had passed away at the age of 96. He lived a very long and extraordinarily healthy life and was an inspiration to many. I can well remember watching his show when I was a little girl. Here is a video of his very first show in 1951. No,…
Memory Lane Monday…Happy Birthday, Chris
Twenty seven years ago today I gave birth to my first child, Christopher. He was everything I had hoped and prayed for. He makes me laugh; he makes me think; he has made me a better person. I love you, Chris!
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