When Mother Nature speaks... ... sometimes it's with a gentle whisper that says, "Realize the love that surrounds you!" original photo credit: D. Rives
Tag: Carol H. Rives
Equal Importance ~
It was a peaceful day, a quiet day in the college dorm; a rarity, I’m sure. As I stood there in Oldest’s dorm room, looking out her window, I was so pleased to see that she had a lovely view of a peaceful path. The brilliant autumn colors were scattering down to the ground and …
Simply, Thank You ~
For all of those that go into harm's way, in order to keep us safe... thank you ~
An Unspoken Promise ~
Ralph Waldo Emerson stated: "It is one of the blessings of old friends that you can afford to be stupid with them." ~~~ and that's definitely how it began... It’s amazing how quickly it all fell together, literally. The best part of my eighth-grade year took place in the summer leading into it. You know, …
It’s That Time of The Year ~
Whether you are a parent, student, teacher, or a friend to one of the aforementioned, you can feel it; there's a certain amped up electrical charge coursing throught the air. This feeling might even take you back to your younger years; the feeling that so much has been accomplished, and so much is yet to …
Here Comes the Sun… Little Blogger ~ Here Comes the Sun
Spring is definitely present in the South. We have experienced the sun, rain, wind, heat, and along with the heat.... my favorite ~ the beginning of the humidity! Now all kidding aside, the humidity here in the South is NOT my favorite, and it never will be. The only way that I can tolerate the …
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An Added Benefit of Dusting ~
Many of the household chores are shared by the members of my family, but the dusting-gig usually falls on my watch. Dusting is a tedious chore, but someone has to do it, right? Years ago, when Oldest and Youngest were much younger or too naive, they would graciously offer to help with the dusting and …
St. Patrick’s Day Is Near ~ Will You Need A Pint-Glass or A Plate?
Last year for St. Patrick's Day, all that I wanted to do was go to a local pub and enjoy an authentic Irish Coffee, and that I did. While sitting at the bar with HUBS, who was trying one of the many Irish stouts, we noticed a lady at the end of the bar being …
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What’s Your Footprint?
It's pretty common nowadays to be concerned with one's footprint. Do you recycle? Do you buy recycled? Do you grow your own food? Do you eat left-overs? Do you ride your bike to work, or walk? Bottom line... what do you do to leave a small footprint on our world? Is it a small …
I’m Giving Up…
It begins today... the sacrifice, or in the end it may be defined ~ madness! Having grown up Catholic, I was always challenged to give up something very near and dear to me, during the days of Lent. This practice started for me when I was in grade school. You see, I attended a Catholic …
Pause and Smile~ 