My life was in chaos amidst a move this past October and I never got this re-posted. Every October, I remember Patty and though I don't like to wear pink, I will do it for Patty. You can explore for yourself and discover why. Remembering Patty Most Americans are aware that October is Breast Cancer… Continue reading Remembering Patty
Category: Memory Lane
The Sun Will Come Out…
I love reading over old blog posts. They help me remember what happened and where we have been. This is a cute one from 2010, and reading through it brought back everything from this moment. My children were watching Annie again today. I got my daughter hooked on musicals, so she and I will dance… Continue reading The Sun Will Come Out…
The Song Remembers When
Welcome to my new weekly (I hope) series on a Song Remembers When! I know I am not the only one that hears a song and has memories flood my mind. I have been meaning to begin a series of Memory Lane posts that highlight memories that were sparked by a song on the radio.… Continue reading The Song Remembers When
A Ring Has Memories
Memory Lane A ring has many memories, or at least mine does. My wedding band was given to me over 17 years ago by a young Private First Class in the Army. That PFC didn't make what they make today. My ring sat shining out from under the jewelry counter at the Fort Lewis PX,… Continue reading A Ring Has Memories
Very Thankful Month
Thankful Thursday This has been one crazy month for our family. We have had PCS orders, we have had to hold our breath during a shutdown, and we have had to say goodbye to friends here in Alaska. I want to take this Thankful Thursday to wrap up my month long series, Remembering Patty, as… Continue reading Very Thankful Month
Patty Didn’t Homeschool
Patty didn't homeschool. I am not saying she didn't support my decision to engage with home education, she was alive when I began to homeschool her oldest grandchild for Kindergarten. She did, however, have several reservations concerning this form of education. We discussed the issue at length as I was working through the subject myself… Continue reading Patty Didn’t Homeschool
Patty’s Simple Dishes
Patty's Simple Dishes Patty was all about quick easy dishes. There was a simplicity to what she created in the kitchen and I bet it had everything to do with the fact that she was feeding 4 hungry guys! My FIL would come home from his Army day that started with early morning PT and… Continue reading Patty’s Simple Dishes