Archive for the ‘Holidays’ Category

A Best Christmas Moment…at Least so Far

Sunday, December 28th, 2008

It’s was 6:45 a.m. here when I sat down to begin writing this. Everyone was still asleep in my house but me.  I had been on the phone early wishing my Aunt Mary in Wales a Merry Christmas.   This year, Father Christmas brought the best gift ever to me…at least thus far.  My brother, […]

Inspired by Trixie

Wednesday, December 24th, 2008

I met her at Uncle Bucks. 

Remembering Mama

Sunday, May 11th, 2008

This is Mother’s Day….2008.  It’s the first Mother’s Day without my mother.  She died in March after living a long and relatively happy life.  I admit to being a bit sad that she is not here today.  After all, she was the best mother anyone could have.   I was sitting in the doctor’s office […]

A Chocoholic’s Dream

Saturday, February 2nd, 2008

My son called to say hello last night.  He was in Brooklyn, NY with friends after working diligently all week long on a project he just started with two very talented architects.  “Mom!”  He said.  “ I’m in a shop you would LOVE. It’s a chocolate shop and it’s really great!” He sent me the […]

When Your Heart is Aflutter

Friday, February 1st, 2008

It’s February and Valentine’s Day is fast approaching.  It’s the time when many a heart is “aflutter.”   That can mean different things to different folks. Â