#228…I’m Back…Reflecting…

Geez, It’s been 3 1/2 months since I last posted! So much has happened to change my life. We had to get ready for our train trip to Schenectady New York in October. Prepare all the flower plots for winter…the farm…equipment, winterize the motorhome, the house, pack, leave the house clean…so much to do, not Read more about #228…I’m Back…Reflecting…[…]

#208…Mom…Remembering the Good

My Mom was a planner. She arrived in Schenectady NY as a new war bride after WWII. Looking around, she figured out if she was going to live nice she would have to get educated. She worked 3 jobs and enrolled in Western Reserve (now) University. With 2 years under her belt, she became a Read more about #208…Mom…Remembering the Good[…]

#201…The FACTS…change

Never in a million years have there been more then 4 people in a FAMILY picture of where I came from, ok there was one with 1 person extra, another time an extra 2, but I had to travel to Poland to get those pictures except the original 4 had become only 2 and so Read more about #201…The FACTS…change[…]

#200…Once Upon a Time…in Schenectady New York….

…my daddy was born. Last month, hub side kick and I, traveled back to discover my roots. I met everyone, everything, everywhere for the 1st time. My two cousins, daughters of my father’s sister, and their families. The emotions and tears have been overwhelming. But what a special gift from God to give us 3 Read more about #200…Once Upon a Time…in Schenectady New York….[…]

#191…-8 Degrees Outside, Rabbit Trailing

#1daughterconniesezthemagicwordsImissedmymamalet’sgoshopping! Having just returned from a road trip, it seemed the most logical thing for us to do. A few more days and I can paint some furniture in the garage, yes it has to be at least 50 degrees, so gathering ideas is good. Those decals fascinate me. I have to have visual ideas Read more about #191…-8 Degrees Outside, Rabbit Trailing[…]

#190…To be Best, be Better!

Traveling 2 days to Florida was an eyeopener!. We are used to bringing our own bedroom and kitchen in our RV, but we opted to take our truck. Everything as we knew it, changed because of the covid. The struggle has been real. Poverty abounds. Businesses have shut down….food prices, I cannot say how devastating! Read more about #190…To be Best, be Better![…]

#181…The Classy Flea & Me

Oh good grief! Beware of the “hole in the wall” shop walking up Slanted Main St. in Branson Missouri. The Classy Flea has given me nightmares and wrecked my sleep. The place is insane! Every piece of wall and every floor has been artistically painted. How can I replicate that in my home and salvage Read more about #181…The Classy Flea & Me[…]

#43…One #cupcake at the #silosbakery at #magnolia

When dealing with someone with a major sugar health problem, there are moments…not very often, when I say to Dufus, “alright, if you make this slight detour.. ok, an extra 350 miles, then I will buy you A DONUT”.  I have always told daughter Connie, #1 and Billie Girl, 2 too that you must be Read more about #43…One #cupcake at the #silosbakery at #magnolia[…]

#25…Starlight Starbright 1st Star ? I see Tonight

What on earth happened here behind the #goodwill store in Sun City West? There is nothing behind it but desert. There is really no access in front for a runaway vehicle…..no tire marks….These are funny days when you see on the news about cars becoming airborne and landing in 2nd story apartments…..This could be a Read more about #25…Starlight Starbright 1st Star ? I see Tonight[…]