Monthly Archives: January 2012

Invest in the Children, Let the Children Invest ~

Posted on January 31, 2012 by

When our boys were around ages eight and ten, their Papa Sims came to our house and said, “Boys, I have a business proposal for you.  I am going to give each of you $50.00, but it’s not just to … Continue reading →

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Change the World ~ One Grocery Cart at a Time?

Posted on January 30, 2012 by

When is the last time someone surprised you by doing something nice for you?  You didn’t ask for it, they just did it.  Maybe your child took out the trash without being prompted or someone at the grocery store let … Continue reading →

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Stuff I Tell My Sister Wants YOUR Stories and Pics!

Posted on January 29, 2012 by

You can kid the world.  But not your sister.  ~Charlotte Gray Yes, I know this is a post from earlier in the week.  Just a reminder though, that your stories are coveted!  Also, if you don’t have the time to … Continue reading →

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Broken Castles ~ by G. Malachi Blaxton

Posted on January 28, 2012 by

I remember growing up as a child, having no worries at all about getting through college, passing accounting, making a living, paying bills, or taking care of my wife.  There were no responsibilities, and life was great!  Of course, at … Continue reading →

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It’s Time to Share YOUR Story!

Posted on January 26, 2012 by

So here is the idea I’d like to throw out to you today.  Valentine’s Day is just a couple of weeks away.  I thought it might be fun to post random stories and photos from YOU through-out that week!  Just … Continue reading →

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My friend ~ My book

Posted on January 25, 2012 by

One of my great enjoyments of life are books.  The old-fashioned kind that you carry in your purse, car, & backpack.  While I have favorite authors, I am always open to new authors, too.  Today is the perfect book day.  … Continue reading →

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Oklahoma Red Dirt ~ Share the love ♥

Posted on January 24, 2012 by

Have you ever been at a place in your life where you are homesick?  You find yourself looking at photos of when you were younger or when your child was a toddler and your heart is yearning for those times … Continue reading →

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For the Dogs ~

Posted on January 23, 2012 by

Today is for the dogs!  Actually, at our house, everyday is for the dogs….Baby & Sugar, that is.  Our oldest son & his wife adopted the sister pups from the Joplin Humane Society almost seven years ago.  When the kid’s … Continue reading →

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Sister Sunday with Lucy, Ethel and “friends” ~

Posted on January 22, 2012 by

Happy Sunday to all ~  (Lucy & Ethel sing “Friendship”) It’s Friendship ♪ ♫Friendship ♪It’s the perfect blendship ♫

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Easy Eats for a Cold Day ~

Posted on January 21, 2012 by

We have not had much of a winter yet in Oklahoma.  It is cold today though, so I thought I would post a  couple of quick and easy “warm your bones” recipes.  If you happen to be one of our friends … Continue reading →

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