Happy Birthday Joan
Youth is not a time of life.
It is a state of mind
It is a matter of attitude
a quality of the imagination
a vigor of the emotions
a freshness and enthusiasm
for each and every day
I hope that in the central place
of your heart, you will always feel
beauty and hope
the love of wonder and
amazement for the stars.
I hope you will always have
a child-like appetite
for ‘what next’ and
for the joy and ‘game of life’
Your Birthday is such a wonderful
reason to celebrate for
you are about to welcome another year.
Joan, you are a beautiful soul
and a treasured friend
who is so special to me
I wish so many things for you
but mostly
I wish you health, happiness
and peace of mind.
Here’s to life, love and laughter
Short Stories - Quotes - Recipes
all about little things
It is about capturing little thoughts, the laughter and fun, touching moments and the inspiration that gets us through each day.
It’s about tradition, family recipes and things that make us smile.
Stories
The Mouse Invited His Cousin
She could tackle anything life threw at her EXCEPT mice. She was terrified of those critters and they seemed to be fully aware
Read MoreGotta Get Out More
There seems to be a special national day for everything conceiveable. National Popcorn Day ... and I missed it!
Read MoreAlive to Tell The Tale
January 6 marks the last day of the Christmas Season - the end of celebrations and day that most start to take down the decorations
Read MoreWhen the Time is Right
How often we find ourselves at an intersection and we make a decision because the time is right and our journey continues
Read MoreWisdom of the Ages
Found in old Saint Paul's Church, Baltimore, dated 1692, it still holds words of wisdom and lines to live by as relevant now as it was then.
Read MoreThe Stories We Choose To Tell
Woody Woodpecker Takes a Trip! Remember that book. I must have read it every night for two or more years when our son was a toddler
Read MoreWould It be enough
They were discussing life and death and numbers. She looked around and wondered about that. Would it be enough?
Read MoreSuch a different life
It was January 5 and a storm was raging ... not a snowstorm but high winds and heavy rains. Flooding, leaks, damage
Read MoreStarting Over
Really! There was no easy way out except to start all over again. It was then that I sat up and took notice. It happens so often to so many!
Read MoreShadow in the Doorway
I was in my office and was just a little distracted when I thought I heard a knock on the door. I rushed down the stairs wondering who it could be.
Read MoreThoughts by the fire
Sometimes the stories just come by chance - alone by a campfire, in the stillness of the morning, in the hustle of a busy day
Read MoreAh yes – one day!
Yesterday I was thinking of some of the things I intend to do one day in my future and it reminded me of my aunt's advice
Read MoreThere are eight million stories …
Funny how some iconic lines stay in your head! "There are eight million stories in The Naked City. This has been one of them".
Read MoreAn Argument with Marcus
It wasn't the best way to start a day because I hate arguing but it just had to be said and I was ready to take it on
Read MoreMother and Babies Doing Fine
We were just chatting over a morning coffee when my sister shared the most amazing story about babies and bread pans
Read MoreThe Weaver
Was it like a puzzle with a predetermined picture or would it be a tappestry that would be shaped and patterned by the weaver's hand
Read MoreHuh! What is Raku?
You never know what you are going to learn on a Saturday afternoon. We were helping artisan, Kayla Stride, with her first 'raku test run'
Read MoreHappy Easter 2024
Such a beautiful morning. It always seems so on Easter Sunday.
Read MoreThe First Gift
I was so excited when I woke this morning for snowflakes were falling gently and everything was so peaceful
Read MoreDo not wait for daylight
So if you start your mornings early and are waiting for daylight to start some of your chores, plan carefully before having a coffee
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