In 2019, before the world changed forever, we all took a family trip to London for 10 days. While walking back from dinner one night along Tower Bridge, I spotted a little man painting watercolors of the scenery and selling his art. I purchased this and another to depict our time in the great city for 5 pounds each. Well worth the money!
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I only put the top of this trophy up as a pic because the trophy itself is 3.5 feet tall and would have taken over the entire picture.
This is Erin’s trophy from when she won the New Hampshire state spelling bee when she was in middle school. Our entire family traveled to Washington, DC that year to watch her compete in the national Scripps SPelling Bee. While she didn’t win, it was a top five day for our proud family and for me!
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So a few days ago I put up an oldie but a goodie pic of me as a baby. Today it’s hubbys turn.
That head!!! I just can’t…
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As you can see, today’s photo is actually a duo. But I wanted to show you this fabulous mug from both the front and back sides.
My sister-in-law, Kathleen, gifted this to me recently and it is so perfect for me, it’s almost scary!! On the front you see a gal reading a book with a chocolate lab sitting at her heels. That’s me and Maple Leaf. On the reverse side: Just a girl who loves books and dogs.
Truth in advertising, kids!
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For the past week I have been at my daughter’s home helping her and her hubby take care of their baby as they transition back to the work environment after their maternity leave ends. And yes, I did say their maternity leave. They were both granted 16 weeks post-delivery, which is great, but in my humble opinion, it should be a year each! BUt that is a post for business owners and the government to have,
I have been having me some fabulous grandma time!
This handstitched quilt is draped over the baby’s crib and denotes the theme of small woodland animals he has in his room.
This is my view every day when I wake up because his crib is across from my bed.
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LADY WITH A BOOK
This oil painting hangs in my daughter’s apartment. It was painted by my mother-in-law ( her grandma Peggy) eons ago but it really shows all the talent my MIL possessed.
She was an amazing human being. Raised 6 kids, then when they were all done with their college educations, went back herself and earned a BA in Fine Arts.
I wish everyone was blessed to have a woman in their lives like her.
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Another oldie but a goodie I found recently. The day says October 1961 so I was 17 months old. In just one more month I will fall out the window of our Brooklyn apartment, thereby leading to my lifetime of scars and fears. I think this is the last picture ever taken of me where my face was straight and my eyes were even.
Le sigh….
But the picture is so joyous – literally, the calm before THE FALL – I had to share.
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From the upcoming 3.1.2022 release of MIX & MATCH ( Heaven’s Matchmaker book1)
Van has just been on a pre-arranged date and he’s called Jasmine to tell her about it.
Unable to hold it back, she asked the question she really didn’t want an answer to. “Are you going to see her again?”
“Aye. Friday night. We’re going bowling.”
“Really?”
“Why do you say it like that?”
“Like what?”
“As if you can’t see me with a bowling ball in me hand. I’m a darn good bowler, I’ll have you know.”
“Just when you think you know a person,” she said, a twisted smirk blooming across her mouth.
He ignored the sarcasm, saying, “Kaitlyn plays in a league. A church one—”
“Surprise, surprise,” she muttered.
“And their next meet is this Friday.”
“What’s the name of her league, the Holy Rollers?”
She’d said it to make him laugh. But he just squinted at her.
“I’m kidding, Van. No shade, really.”
“I don’t know what that means, but you hit the nail on it with the name.”
“Wait. They really are called the Holy Rollers?”
His sigh was deep and long. “Aye.”
“Oh, my GOD!” The laughter peeling from her was uncontrollable. “I’m so sorry. I don’t mean to laugh, but…” She couldn’t finish because another ripple bubbled up from deep inside her belly.
Donovan peered at her through the phone and shook his head. The tiniest of grins tugged at the corner of his mouth then spread into a full, cheek-wide smile that had her happy she was on the bed and not standing because her legs had turned to mush.
“ ’Tis a bit much, isn’t it?”
“No. No, actually it’s perfect.” She swiped at her dripping eyes with the backs of her knuckles. “You’re going?”
“Aye.” He let out a breath and swiped a hand though the side of his head. “When I told her I’d played in university she was all agog and couldn’t wait to invite me. Seems no one she’s gone out with has shared her love of it. Apparently, her whole family are—”
“Holy Rollers?” She started giggling again.
If her father had been in the picture during her life, she imagined the look he’d have given her when she’d misbehaved would be identical to the one Donovan gave her right now. Brows knitted together, lips bent into an upside-down U, head tilted to one side and regarding her with a side-eye.
“Sorry. That one was too easy and I couldn’t resist.”
“You’ve the humor of a ten-year-old.” He stopped, yawned, then covered his mouth. “Sorry, love. It’s been a long week and it’s tired I am.”
“Mr. Pot, meet Ms. Kettle, ‘cuz I hear ya. I’m all set to grab a shower and then crash. I’m on duty at six tomorrow and it’s another scheduled double for me.”
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Another sign of the times – but times past! I found this little gem the other day. The baby is me, the two people my Godparents at my Christening in June 1960. You can see the difference between then and now in the Catholic tradition – my Godmother has her head covered. Back then it was mandatory for women to cover their heads in church and for men to remove their caps/hats.
I’m told I never made a sound when the ice-cold Holy water was poured over me. I think this is where my love of cold showers originated, LOL!
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Sign of the times we live in….le sigh
Luckily, I am still, and I remain, negative.
Get vaccinated, peeps. Wear your masks. And for God’s sake wash your hands!!!
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