Delving into one’s ancestry is a fun and absorbing business. I’m finding out about ancestors from way, way back. Some of those finds are surprising. They are all fascinating. These people had stories and I, rooted in the present day, am listening, trying to hear what they had to say. They were from different parts […]
Apr 4, 2022
Sparkles of Joy
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A wise woman once said, “I decided long ago that I would never be wealthy. In fact, I knew that I would never have much money. Instead of worrying about it and thinking of all the happiness I might have missed, I made up my mind to find happiness in little, everyday happenings. Those things […]
Apr 3, 2022
When the Boat Tips
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Do you ever feel like you’re in a boat, trying to make a safe harbor? “Don’t rock the boat” is a saying most of us have heard or used, meaning to just go along with the status quo, don’t say or do anything that might ruffle the waters. At times, this may be a wise […]
Apr 1, 2022
Is This a Joke?
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Is this weather an April Fool’s joke? It’s hard to believe, but earlier this morning, the thermometer registered twenty-six degrees! And yesterday, we had an hour’s worth of snowfall. It melted soon as it struck the ground, but, still… April greets us with a bit of a cold shoulder, but she is actually a wonderful […]
Mar 31, 2022
What Is a Family?
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What is a family to you? Who are the people in your life that you hold dearest of all? To most of us, it’s our parents, siblings, children, grandparents, grandchildren– but it can mean more than that. Darcy Campbell and Flora Tucker are family. Flora is Darcy’s mom. But, they are more than mother and […]
Mar 30, 2022
Stormy Morning
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This is a stormy morning. I was unaware that a tornado had torn through until I saw the news this morning. Thank goodness, no injuries as far as I know, but a lot of damage in part of town. This happened while most of the townsfolk were asleep, unaware of the danger. I wonder how […]
