THE BEAUTIFUL BLOGGER AWARD

Thank you, Mahek Mithare, for nominating me for the Beautiful Blogger Award.  I am honored. Do check out Mahek at https://mahekmithare.wordpress.com/ You are sure to find interesting, amusing and thought-provoking articles there. Next, I nominate the following bloggers: https://overwhelmedbyjoy.wordpress.com/ https://susieshy45.wordpress.com/ https://redgladiola.wordpress.com/ About Us http://5kidswdisabilities.com http://beautybeyondbones.com/ http://beautifullifewithcancer.com Rules are: *Thank the person who nominated you *Nominate

AUTUMN

“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” Albert Camus

A BEE FRIENDLY PLACE

My front yard used to be known as the neighborhood weed patch.  The year after I moved into this place, I turned it into a garden, so I call it my “yarden.”   This year, we had just the right mix of warm weather and spring rain, so the yarden really flourished.  Umm, that includes

HOW TO TAME A TIGER

I have often told my pastor that I feel like a tiger, trying to masquerade as a house cat. With that in mind, here is my poetic advice for how to tame a tiger: Don’t pull her whiskers Or ruffle her fur; Give her plenty of treats That cause her to purr. Find ways to

A LESSON IN ETIQUETTE

There is some etiquette for people to know when they approach an elder or person with a disability. “Why should I be concerned about that?” I’m so glad you asked! I can think of at least two reasons: *Sooner or later, you WILL be one of us.  You’ll either advance in years to the point

EQUAL HONOR

I was talking to a friend who lives with her mother so that she can assist her. One of their regular outings is to the local senior center, where her mother, whom I will call Anne, is among peers and has the opportunity to visit. My friend was telling me that a number of people have started

HOW TO MAKE PICKLES

Start with cucumbers And a good recipe Then anticipate How delicious they’ll be. Get out vinegar And pickling spice, Turmeric, garlic; Dry mustard is nice.   Peel and slice onion; Make sure it’s very thin; Maybe some peppers, Red, yellow and green. You might want some dill Perhaps celery seed; Just be sure you have

SCHOOL DAYS

The kids in my town had to go back to school this week.  For some, this is the beginning of a 13-year journey, since kindergarten is required here; for others, this is the last stop before college or work…or whatever will come after high school.   Do you remember your school days? The fashions (or