Category Archives: Relationships

And All the Taters Under the Hill

There is an old hymn that comes to mind when we are out roaming the roads. “He owns the cattle on a thousand hills.”  (from this verse ~For every beast of the forest is mine, and the cattle upon a thousand hills.  Psalms 50:10) Hubby says … Continue reading

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A Story in Every Town

Yesterday was one of those summer surprises. I like to think of them as a gift from God. Cool temps and scattered rain showers. It meant a little road trip with the sunroof opened and the windows down. It meant … Continue reading

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Heat Relief Found Here ~

Originally posted on stuff i tell my sister:
HappY Thursday!  Don’t forget to treat others with kindness, you never know what they might be going through.  AND, remember my dad’s words if you happen to be in the triple digits, “Think…

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A text with my son ~

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Lila Jane

Edna & Lila, cousins ~ wading through the flooded cornfields in Boswell, Oklahoma Today I am thinking of Lila Jane. My “grandma”. (on the right) She was born on July 3, 1909. I think this may be the only childhood … Continue reading

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And then there was June ~

“”I don’t see much sense in that,” said Rabbit. “No,” said Pooh humbly, “there isn’t. But there was going to be when I began it. It’s just that something happened to it along the way.”” Winnie the Pooh If ever … Continue reading

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“An American Story” ~ that began in Brazil (guest post)

It is no secret that I love and appreciate our American flag, our Pledge and anyone who has ever served our country.  Imagine my delight when I received this “surprise” in the mail on Saturday. yes ~ surprises are another love! I … Continue reading

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Downtown Art

A few weeks ago, we spent an afternoon at the Blue Dome Festival in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This festival tends to be relaxing, fun and always quite interesting!  Art, music, food and fun for all ages. Chalk art on the street seemed to entice many to display their creative abilities. … Continue reading

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Setting an Example ~

Wishing my dad a Happy Father’s Day! We were blessed to be raised by a gun-toting, hard-working, family focused, God-loving man. Thanks for that, Dad. And Happy Father’s Day to my hubby….who set(s) that same example. To all men….this is … Continue reading

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Reflections

Don’t forget that many of the troubles and stresses that come in life are not your fault.  Nor are they your loved one’s fault.  They just happen.  Work together to overcome these obstacles and you can grow closer rather than creating a wedge.  … Continue reading

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