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A Mother’s Love~What joy, what pain, what love?

As the month of Women’s History comes to pass, I remember my mom, Mary. The funny thing is, I don’t have to remember because she is always present. She is present not as the waxing moon in all its phases or some distant adventure in the past. I remember her everyday, even though she isContinue reading “A Mother’s Love~What joy, what pain, what love?”

Pieces of Me~Women in his-story.

As I reflect on my life during this Month of Women’s History and the trickle down effect through the generations, I realize I am all of the women in my life. Last week, I embraced the oral stories of Momma Jo and the fortitude that has trickled down from her. Generations not so far removedContinue reading “Pieces of Me~Women in his-story.”

A Grammie, (not the Grammy) for – And the Award Goes to:

Did you know it is Women’s History Month? What started out as a week of recognition is now a month on the international calendar. The theme for 2025 ” Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations.” Over this month I will be highlighting the woman who have impacted my life. So, this week theContinue reading “A Grammie, (not the Grammy) for – And the Award Goes to:”

A Little Moment in Eternity

We have a new edition to the family! A beautiful baby boy! He is one of many that I have watched from within the womb through images, to watching them grow into adults. The moments cheering from the stand at the football games, track meets, band performances, and soooo much more. The milestones of graduation,Continue reading “A Little Moment in Eternity”

The Sticky Note Resurfaced- Splankna!

I am one to have a thought or hear a word and then write it on a sticky note. I have sticky notes throughout the house. Today, I reached under my laptop and found a note with the word Splanka. Trying to recall when I captured this odd word was an unresolved memory process soContinue reading “The Sticky Note Resurfaced- Splankna!”