Taking Care of Business
Since I stopped watching my grandchildren in August I have been a busy girl. I have had several needed medical tests, visited the eye doctor and dentist. I have taken my car to be serviced. I had a...
View ArticleDarkness
Pretty soon we are going to lose an hour of sleep. The light is fading earlier and earlier in the evening. I can feel my mood going down somewhat. Winter is hard. I like the light. Last year I...
View ArticleLots of Things to Do
Some family were in town recently and they had a free afternoon. They asked about sightseeing in the Lou. They were interested in seeing The Arch. The Gateway Arch is St Louis' signature land mark....
View ArticleHalloween Decor
My front porch in this house is really nice. It is the nicest porch I have ever owned. There is room enough for chairs out there and to sit and talk. I have a little bench to sit on while my grandson...
View ArticleBoring Post for Saturday--Grandma's Lunch
When I watch the grandkids for the day while their parents work I make them lunch. The choices are limited--taquitos, chicken nuggets, mac and cheese. I can add applesauce, cheese, carrots, and green...
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Sunday Prayers
Dear Lord,I travel down the road with You. I have confidence that I am safe and loved because You are there. I see marvelous things on my journey. I see marvelous things. Life is such an adventure...
View ArticleHoly Spirit Rescue Me
I remember back in the day when I used to feel like I wasn't worth much. I had low self-esteem re-enforced by people/ persons who were supposed to love me, care about me. I recognize now that I...
View ArticleFlu Shot
I got my flu shot last week. I have never suffered from the flu shot. I usually get some form of the flu, but it is generally not too bad. I am thankful for the flu shot. I am thankful for all the...
View ArticleNeedle In the Haystack
I am not sure who these sewers were who were sitting on on haystacks. There would be good light outside. But, I can't imagine that sitting on a haystack sewing would be very comfortable. It would...
View ArticleVan Gogh
Back in 1973 I was an exchange student to Brighton College of Education in England. One weekend my group flew to Amsterdam. I am so glad that I did. I am a good bit Dutch in origin. It was spring...
View ArticleWho Am I?
The DNA service that I have an account with recently "updated" the regions from which the DNA comes. I lost all my German and suddenly became about one third Swedish and Danish. I assume they mean...
View ArticleBoring Post for Saturday---When My Grandson Comes to Play
Many Saturdays my grandson comes to play at my house. He gets up on Saturday mornings and asks if it is a school day. If it is not, he tells his mom that Grandma is coming to take him to her house....
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Sunday Prayers
Lord,You are in Your creation. The wind, the water, the land speak of you. The birds and the animals and the plants and the land and the people are Yours. I am Yours.Bless this day to Your...
View ArticleThe Saints
As a child of a Protestant mother and a Catholic father I didn't know much about the saints. I didn't even know about saints who helped you sell your house, or find things, or travel safely. I know...
View ArticleTravel After the Pandemic
I have been very close to home for the past 18 months or so, it was a pandemic thing. I am not one to thumb my nose at advice and just go places and risk getting a deadly virus. I was also busy with...
View ArticleNew York On My Mind
In New York, I have some dead relatives. A third great grandfather William Seger was Dutch. He was born in Albany, NY. Somehow he ended up in Tully, NY which is near Syracuse. He married Paulina,...
View ArticleNiagara Falls Splash
I have been to Niagara Falls twice. On my trip last week, Niagara Falls was sort of on the way home. It was a fabulous day weatherwise. So, we went to the Falls. The Canada side was hard to get...
View ArticleNorthern Ohio Rambles
My great grandfather was born in northern Ohio. He was very young when he left, but old enough to remember and tell stories about his time there. His grandfather and great grandfather lived there...
View ArticleBoring Post for Saturday--Kitty and Mousie
My sister is a talented seamstress. I marvel at how well she can sew almost anything. One thing she decided to make was costumes for my grandchildren. For my granddaughter she made a kitty costume...
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Sunday Prayers
Dear Lord,Happy am I that God has rescued me. Happy and glad for my walk with God in this life. Happy and joyful for the years in the past and years ahead. Happy and hopeful am I that people before...
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