Join in on the fun and start writing your family stories. Share with your family and friends and preserve those family memories. Do no forget to upload your stories in the comment section. Be the conveyor of your family tales. Continue reading “February Themes”
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Achievements — Week 1
When you dance, your purpose is not to get to a certain place on the floor. It’s to enjoy each step along the way.–Wayne Dyer
As you begin your new year, write about a favorite achievement that inspired you or made a significant difference in your life. Continue reading “Achievements — Week 1”
My Tales — January Themes
Kin Types by Luanne Castle
Recently, a fellow blogger and an ever-encouraging supporter, Luanne Castle wrote a lovely book of poems about her family. From the start, Kin Types captured my imagination with the thought-provoking title and the intriguing cover. It began with sage advice from familial ancestors who have lived a life of hard work and a heartfelt existence that helped those in need. Continue reading “Kin Types by Luanne Castle”
Our Little Terror
Off came the clothes, and over the fence they would fly!
Today, David, my younger brother, who left this world last summer, has weighed heavily on my mind. I miss him so much. Today, at school, two of my kiddos wanted to spend lunch with me, and the three of us started sharing fun-loving stories about younger siblings. One of my students started laughing about a sister who would not keep her clothes on when she was a little tyke, and I immediately began to laugh and think about my own little streaker when he was just a boy. Continue reading “Our Little Terror”
The Unexpected Road Trip: Birthday Surprise Party: July 18

After the death of my brother David, I needed some time away. My daughter Leslie told me to come to the mountains for some R & R. Without much planning, I threw some clothes into my duffle bag, grabbed my puppies, and headed north to the small mountain town of Kremmling, Colorado. Continue reading “The Unexpected Road Trip: Birthday Surprise Party: July 18”
Missing David

Tonight I am writing with a heavy heart, my sweet younger brother, Dave, left this world for the next. Today, as my family grieves together, all I could imagine was his reunion with our mama! I told family members, wish I could be a mouse in the corner to witness that precious reunion. Continue reading “Missing David”
Roots

Roots run deep in this family,
A cord that binds each generation to the next.
A spirit of the familiar that offers wisdom and strength. Continue reading “Roots”
A Bucket List
At my age, I have started to think a lot about a bucket list. In all honesty, it all started a couple of years ago when I was teaching eighth grade. I had this young student who was an old soul. One day we were discussing Orson Well’s Animal Farm when out of left field, he asks, “How does it feel to know that your life is half over?” Continue reading “A Bucket List”








