Ever-Lovin’ told me to tell everyone he gave me a big rock for Christmas. It is not what you think. After this old house had 28 piers installed to keep it from falling down, we were in the need of new landscaping. Duh! Bushes gone = no landscaping = need for landscaping. Trust me. It […]
Be still my heart! Yes, we all dream of a White Christmas, and today it came. The gang came over this morning before the snow. (We had a wonderful time together.) But, they made sure to leave before the snow and ice came. Good idea! The first flakes were humongous. No pictures, but trust me. […]
Carolyn organized a remembrance service for the victims of Sandy Hook Elementary School of Newtown, Connecticut. Governor Malloy of Connecticut asked for church bells across the nation to be rung at 9:30 on Friday, December 21, 2012 as a memorial to the Sandy Hook victims. Our church does not have a bell, but there was […]
Byers’ Choice Ltd. are the people who make carolers. The carolers are handmade in Pennsylvania and bring to mind a New England style Christmas of long ago. They are dressed in plaids, and have open mouths singing praises. They fascinate me, and I love to collect them. Mother had a collection of the carolers, and […]
Vintage photographs of Andrews, Texas – my hometown. Mr. Longley’s Barber Shop. This is how I remember Andrews. (Sweet Mother of Pearl! I have been looking for this photograph for years. And tonight I found it. I just had to show it to you. This photograph was once published in the Dallas Morning News showcasing […]
Julie is my friend Mrs. Ralph’s good friend. Julie is young, successful, pretty, funny, and an all around wonderful person. Julie and Mrs. Ralph are on the same page when it comes to decorating. Last year Julie visited the MacKenzie Childs’ store in New York City, and she was inspired. Mind you, her home was […]
For more years than I can count, a group of friends called “The Buds” have reserved the first Friday in December to go on the Lake Highlands Women’s League Holiday Home Tour. It is our favorite home tour, and we have visited some take your breath away homes on these tours. While I was teaching, […]
Let it be known that there is no doubt that great-niece Avery is Super Sister’s granddaughter. Avery is so creative and even at her young age, she can make and do almost anything. (Just like SS was.) As soon as we arrived at Carson’s party, Super Sister said, “You have got to to see Avery’s […]
Makes me want to shout!! Never in all my living days did I ever imagine we would get to be Santa’s helpers, but that is exactly what happened this month at Buckner International. When we heard the December assignment – to bag toys for needy children – I was beyond excited. How cool is […]
The earth moved under our house, and the foundation crumbled. – not entirely, but you get the point. Ever-Lovin’ and I discussed the parable of building on solid rock. Now we (at least I) better understand. If you have never experienced foundation repair, (and we hadn’t) it was most interesting. Early that morning, the at […]
