My aunt, Jane Boyce, lost her battle with cancer earlier this week. As family members gather today in Kansas to say their final good-bye I am taking comfort in my memories. Her official obituary has vital facts but you don't get a sense of her personality and why she'll be … [Read more...] about Remembering Aunt Jane
Family
Back from Vacation…Mostly
In case you were wondering why I hadn't published anything for a while it's because my husband and I were on a nine day vacation. We took a cruise with my sisters, their husbands and my brother returning home Sunday evening. That gorgeous picture above is of Magens Bay in St. … [Read more...] about Back from Vacation…Mostly
Long Thanksgiving Weekend
My thanksgiving holiday is officially over. I returned yesterday (it was 2 am by the time I got home) from a long Thanksgiving weekend spent with my son and his girlfriend (I'll call her GF) in Florida. After the Thanksgiving 5K my husband and I walked I had a late morning … [Read more...] about Long Thanksgiving Weekend
Thanksgiving Song
Now that our kids are grown and scattered I travel nearly every Thanksgiving to be with a part of my family. Last year I was in Memphis with my grandson and his mom. This year I'll be in Florida with my youngest son and his girlfriend. This song by Mary Chapin Carpenter captures … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Song
Simple Pleasures (Wordless Tuesday)
This is Buster who's 10 years old and always in front of the space heater when it's on. He pushes the 60 pound dog out of the way if he's there first. … [Read more...] about Simple Pleasures (Wordless Tuesday)