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I am greatly enjoying the last weeks of Spring with so many lovely flowers in bloom.         We mow many acres of lush lawns and meadows.       I repeatedly marvel at our fruit trees, and … Continue reading →

“A smile can open a heart faster than a key can open a door.” This common saying reflects on more than a mere ability to open a door. It indicates the chance for a positive attitude. No matter what the … Continue reading →

A deeply heartfelt thank you on this Memorial Day to all our fallen heroes and their families. We honor the ultimate sacrifices made in securing and protecting our American freedoms.

In 1803, the U.S. bought most of Wyoming from France as part of the Louisiana Purchase. The Cowboy State became the 44th state in 1870.       One year earlier, the Wyoming Territory led the nation and world in … Continue reading →

    Don’t be stuck in the past… Carry it with you just as the turtles do. For 25 years, May 23 has marked World Turtle Day.               Both celebration and reminder, it’s a … Continue reading →

Bravo to all providers, whether professional or heartfelt. National Provider Appreciation Day reminds us to share gratitude with anyone who helps those who need it. This may be in keeping a roof over someone’s head and food on the table… … Continue reading →

Cinco de Mayo commemorates the 1862 Mexican victory over the French army in the Battle of Puebla. Today we also celebrate National Enchilada Day. Enjoy!

  Happy Easter blessings!

    May Good Friday inspire your soul and fill your life with grace.

  Spring makes me soooo happy… I’m loving the temps in the 70s.             The Helleboros (Lenten Rose) have been blooming all winter.       Both pink and white blossoms have made me smile, … Continue reading →

At 12 noon on February 15, 1965, Canada’s red and white maple leaf flag flew for the first time on Parliament Hill. 1 year later, February 15th officially was deemed National Flag of Canada Day, reflecting Canadians’ common values of … Continue reading →

  Joining the nation in 1846, the 29th state is also known as the Hawkeye State.       With corn fields and farming often getting top billing, Iowa has much more to offer.       Its oldest city … Continue reading →

The Winter Dance Party Tour scheduled 24 concerts in 24 days visiting 24 mid-western cities. Though it started on January 23rd, it ended abruptly on February 3, 1959, when wintery weather caused a plane to crash shortly after take-off into … Continue reading →

Never mind that they just got slammed with record amounts of snowfall, this is National Arkansas Day.       As part of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, Arkansas become the 25th state in the US. Its capital is Little … Continue reading →

Hope gets restored in many ways. Here in western NC, while so many people, businesses, and towns continue to struggle through storm destruction recovery, I am also reminded daily of Mother Nature’s blessings.         Our daily temperatures … Continue reading →

As with many of us… millions of us… I have spent more than a few worried days and sleepless nights lately. It mattered not which side you were on; we were in for a wild election. Were we rising up … Continue reading →

A day of voting. A day of defiance. A day of hope. A day of worry. A day from which we head toward freedom or plunge deeply away from it. God bless America.

I like the America where our citizens are recognized as the nation’s heart and soul. I like the America where our hopes, dreams, and differences make us stronger, rather than dividing us.   I have been deeply saddened by the … Continue reading →

A lot of cleanup continues and restoration begins in western NC. We have been blessed by neighbors and friends showing up to work on our great many fallen oak trees, all of which were taller than our house is long! … Continue reading →

TRUMP VS HARRIS — LIKE IT OR NOT Which administration or person did it…. Trump-Pence/Trump, or Biden-Harris/Harris? Information is from their official and government websites or from their statements and appearances. Information & Fact Checking Sources of info & quotes … Continue reading →

After Helene tried to drown out western NC in the wee hours of September 27, we are grateful to say, “The lights are back on, and we love having power and water again.”     Yesterday afternoon, as trucks started … Continue reading →

  On this, the International Day of Peace, let us all pray and work together… just as if we were civilized.

September 8th is National Iguana Awareness Day, and these lizards need a little respect. Highly adaptable, they adapt well to environments ranging from rocky streambeds to sandy deserts.       They can blend with their surroundings and change colors … Continue reading →

Various days throughout the year have been established to recognize the blight on mankind’s history that slavery has been. Today is one of them… International Slavery Remembrance Day. Most of us are well aware that for hundreds of years, millions … Continue reading →

My actions and words have told you who I am for years. (Love me or hate me, but you know me.) Now… If you were paying attention and saw that I suddenly advocated in opposition to what I have already … Continue reading →