Most people who know me know that I tend to rely on my faith to help me get through all those trials and tribulations that occur in my life. I have relied on my faith to get me through the break up of my marriage and through several relationships that I thought would last but… Continue reading Mass of Remembering, Healing and Hope
Being a mom, I have tons of memories of Halloween. I was looking back through years of photos and the good memories that those photos brought back are amazing. Unfortunately, some of the cutest Halloweens were ones that I don’t have pictures of but I still have the memories. When my family was younger,… Continue reading Halloween Memories
Yesterday was a bad day. I do not have many of them. I pride myself on ALWAYS seeing the half full cup, regardless of what comes along in work or life in general. Yesterday, I took a detour on the half full ride. I am firmly back in my unrealistically optimistic life now. It… Continue reading Joie d’vie
Project Feed Me is a nine week program designed to help feed hungry families. While people from all over the world are participating, the food is given to you local food bank. In the US, you can find your local food bank here. If you cannot find one listed, I suggest contacting a local social… Continue reading Project Feed Me
Now doesn’t that title sound like an oxymoron. I have always said, jokingly, that once one of my six children gets a college degree there is a sign that lights up over the door that says “No Re-Admittance.” The sign had been working pretty well until recently. Now I need to check it and see… Continue reading Adult Children
I took so many pictures at Saturday’s hose races in Owego that my camera ran out of juice and I had to use my daughter’s. Here are more pics.
No, there is no typo in the title of the entry. I spent a good portion of my day yesterday at hose races. These are competitions run by firemen, for firemen and also, in a fun way, for training. For those who have never seen them, take a look at the gallery below. Second post… Continue reading Hose Races
As I went out on the screened in porch this morning to put something in a recycling bin, I saw today’s USA Today. I am really, truly loving the morning delivery as I am more likely to pick it up and read it than to read it when it came in the post in the… Continue reading Bicycle Safety
The past ten days I have been back to my hometown more than I had in the past 15 years, since my grandmother’s death. It has been heartwarming to be somewhere familiar, but not familiar, as all small towns change. Last Thursday night, I went down to go to dinner with friends. We were scheduled… Continue reading Thoughts on a Trip Home
I went to a bridal shower today. First off, I cannot believe I am old enough that my daughter’s friends are getting married. Yet, they are. Second, I never realized how much a draw the Treadway Inn in Owego is as I grew up there. Yet, it is. The bridesmaids put together six themed gift… Continue reading Bridal Shower
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