Amazing Spring Flowers that Surprise Me in March
I finally got to check out the Spring flowers. It rained for what seemed to be forever. Then a tornado hit middle Tennessee. And the 2020 pandemic happened.
This is What Happened When I Tried to Make Myself Happy!
My original post, How I Tried to Make Myself Happy!, started me on a new endeavor to try to change my mood. I wanted to be “happy” regardless of the circumstances. This was an attempt to change my mood.
Veterans Day – What It Means to Me
Every Veterans Day I think of my baby…
My mind went numb. There was a huge lump in my throat; heaviness in the pit of my stomach. I had raised him from a tiny baby. He was still a youngster in my mind.
Are Those People Really Poor?
It seems to me that all of these definitions, when applied to humans, are very subjective. Who determines if a person is “poor”.
School Uniforms – Did Not Like, But Now Absolutely Do
I never liked the idea of kids having to wear uniforms to school. My dislike goes back to a time when we were required to wear dresses.
“If I Have Taught You How to Learn I Did My Job”
The best statement I heard from a college professor was: “If I taught you how to learn I did my job.” It was not – “I taught you everything.”
The Big Difference Found – Worship and Architecture
When I was growing up, there were two subjects that were taboo – religion and politics. Politics until I was in high school, was Democratic then Republican.
The Girl Crushed My Volatile Ego – A Reality Checker
Most of what she was, I wasn’t and never claimed to be. Val’s biggest problem was that her mom and dad were getting a divorce. It wasn’t her fault.
Is What Happened in Rural America Every Woman’s Reality?
The Ratification of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote, was August 24, 1920, in Tennessee. A law doesn’t change people automatically.
Laughter is the Best Medicine – Truth
I am not a comedian and have never been able to tell a good joke. But my husband knows how to make me laugh. He always has.
The Men in My Life Are Awesome
I expect a lot from the men in my life. From the day I was born and later from my ancestry, I learned that they were awesome.
A Frantic Vacation Every Year Was a Ritual
Something our summers always included when I was young was a vacation. Mom and Dad continued the tradition after we left home.
Barn; Played in the Hay and Had a Great Time
A pole barn was in the pasture where the horses were kept, next to the house that was designed by Dad..In the winter the barn was filled with hay.
Bottom Line – I Enjoyed Flying Too Much to Be Afraid
Dad flew a Cessna single-engine with six seats. We could see outside,because the wings were on top. Dad seemed to be in his element when he was flying.
We Swam in a Fantastic Concrete Pond, Made with Love
I remember tales that Dad found someone on Highway 51 to dig the hole. Rebar was fashioned to the shape of the pool…Concrete was shaped over the rebar.
Grief – And How I Have Handled It
Grief is the dark areas and shadows of your life. Your masterpiece is not complete without grief.
My Fantastic Experiences with Horses for You to Enjoy
As I get older, I realize that my grandchildren and even my children don’t know that much about me. This blog and several others are to fill in some of those gaps. There was my house, the barn, the horses, … Continued
The Zinger – How to Actually Make Money Blogging
Are you interested in how to make money blogging as a passive income? I like to read articles on the internet. I have a website and I spent years setting up websites for free – volunteering. Now I would like to make money from my website.
These are articles I have read about making money online.
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Outstanding Blogging Tools to Help Focus Your Perspective
“Where do I begin?” Did you get it – that’s the theme from the movie “Love Story” (1970). But, where do you begin blogging? These tools will help you get started and maybe even give you the push you need … Continued
10 Reasons You Need a Website in 2019
Having your own website with your own domain name projects an image of reliability and credibility. Customers will appreciate your effort.