This is the third Spring we’ve lived on Loudon Avenue. Our first taught me a gardening lesson: Our backyard is not conducive to gardening. Our second taught me that I am not a master container vegetable gardener. So, this Spring, I planted flowers only, sans one cherry tomato plant gifted to me. Mind you, I … More So I Planted Flowers
I have a grandma who stopped going to church, probably sometime around 1960 something. My grandpa continued without her. This went on for years, as in probably 30 or more. They finally moved to a different town and she got back into it. Not so happily, I imagine, but she went. At least she went … More My Children’s Church
Happy Flapjack Friday, or today in our home, it was Happy French Toast Friday, although no one seemed too happy [go figure]. Summer is right around the corner, though [hallelujah]. She & Him Volume 3 is out. I’d like to tell you this is what the cool moms are listening to, but I guess that … More Flapjack Friday Faves [05.17]
I like to have a plan. Self admittedly, I’m not the most organized person in the world. Yet, I like to know what’s ahead. I can go with the flow. I can be impulsive. But I’d rather know what to expect. At least in a skeleton format. Give me a guide, please. When I was … More le plan
I learned long ago not to share one’s emotions without considering first. In other words, give it some time. Make sure you’re ready to articulate your feelings. So I waited a week to post the following entry: Today I was angry. I’m not much of an angry person. I get upset, frustrated, disappointed. But usually, … More days of wine and rain
It’s Mother’s Day weekend. If you’re a mom, I wish you a happy one. Here are some highlights of the week, centered around motherhood. Click on the highlighted links. The 30 Best Places in the World to be a Mother Note the US was not #1. Or #2 or #3……….. What’s the Most Meaningful Gift … More Flapjack Friday Faves [05.10]
This is my favorite painting in the University of Kentucky Art Museum: It’s titled, A Knight of Santiago and His Lady. It’s a Spanish painting, estimated to have been painted around 1610. The artist is unknown. I greatly enjoy standing in front of it in the art museum. There’s something about looking at this piece … More obscurity
I have changed. In many ways. You might notice, I have switched blog platforms. I am now part of the WordPress blogosphere. As in good-bye Blogger. In other news, my children are done with school band. It’s been seven years of percussion. At one point I thought my son might perhaps become a Bluecoat and … More Welcome to a New {Upon a Sunny} Day
Happy Flapjack Friday! I made my family breakfast [well, sort of] this morning, in keeping with our Flapjack Friday tradition. Today I thought I’d share some highlights of the week. On Monday, my music lovin’ son and I experienced Woodsongs for the first time. If you’re not familiar, Woodsongs is a live, taped program akin … More Flapjack Friday Faves [05.03]
When I was a student, I enjoyed hearing the stories about explorers. Remember? Columbus, Magellan, Ponce de Leon, Balboa, Cabot, etc. This week after school my daughter began participating in high school soccer conditioning. This is a new thing. She hasn’t played organized soccer in years. Apparently her school’s team isn’t that great [only what … More navigators and explorers
Upon a Sunny Day 