Flowers by the Pool

Flowers by the Pool

My sister is a great gardener. Their back yard is tranquil, relaxing, lively and fun all at the same time. I snapped this pic with my iPad while chilling with the family on Memorial Day weekend. I love the bright, summer colors of the water and the flowers.

Here is One for the UhOhhs File

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Jim and I had been arguing about whether or not this huge tree in our back yard would damage our house if it fell. I said no, he said yes. He had hired someone to cut it down, but we were pretty far down on the guy’s list. I thought Jim could do it with [...]

Words and Memories

My mother and grandmother Easter 2009

My mother (left) and grandmother (right) Easter 2009 As much as I love writing, there is writing, and there is … writing. I was asked to write an obituary for my beloved 95-year-old grandmother, who passed away a few days ago. I consider it an honor to have known her, to have loved her and [...]

Merry Christmas and Hallelujah!

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I’m a fan of tradition, especially at Christmas. Some of our traditions are warm, loving and spiritual. And some are downright … um, quirky. Candlelight and Carol service at the church we grew up in Mass family sleepover on Christmas Eve at my mom’s; all the kids (loosely defined these days, as we have a [...]

Empty Nest Countdown: One. Week.

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This countdown is getting serious. She leaves in One. Week. What do you do the last week before your last child leaves for college? It’s busy for her as she says goodbye to her friends, packs and cleans her trash pit dumping zone room. Busy for me as I plan the send-off dinner, try to [...]